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every one head of the house of his fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And with you there shall be a man from every tribe, each one the head of his father’s house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />With you, moreover, there shall be a man of each tribe, each one head of his father’s household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220With you, moreover, there shall be a man of each tribe, each one head of his father&#8217s household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“With you, moreover, there shall be a man of each tribe, each one head of his father’s household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />With you, moreover, there shall be a man of each tribe, each one head of his father’s household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And with you there shall be a man [to assist you] from each tribe, each being the head of his father’s household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A man from each tribe is to be with you, each one the head of his ancestral family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A man from each tribe is to be with you, each one the head of his ancestral house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of his fathers' house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of his fathers' house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />One man from each tribe will help you. Each of these men must be the head of a household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Ask one clan chief from each tribe to help you." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />One man from each tribe is to accompany you, each man being the leader of his ancestral house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And to help you there is to be a man from each tribe, each man the head of his family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />With you there shall be a man of every tribe; everyone head of his fathers' house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of the house of his fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />With you there shall be a man of every tribe, each one head of his fathers’ house. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and with you there is a man for a tribe, each is a head of the house of his fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and with you there is a man for a tribe, each is a head to the house of his fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And with you they shall be a man, a man according to the tribe; a man he the head according to the house of their fathers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And there shall be with you the princes of the tribes, and of the houses in their kindreds, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And there shall be with you the leaders of the tribes, as well as of the houses, in their kinships,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />With you there shall be a man from each tribe, each the head of his ancestral house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />A man from each tribe shall be with you, each man the head of his ancestral house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one the head of the house of his fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And each head man from the tribe of the house of his father shall be with you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And with you there shall be a man of every tribe, every one head of his fathers' house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And with you there shall be each one of the rulers according to the tribe of each: they shall be according to the houses of their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/1-4.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=31" 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/1.htm">The Census of Israel's Warriors</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">And one man</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: lam·maṭ·ṭeh (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">from each tribe,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the head</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of each family,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ- (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">must be there</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: wə·’it·tə·ḵem (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with you.</a> </span><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/18-25.htm">Exodus 18:25</a></span><br />So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-15.htm">Deuteronomy 1:15</a></span><br />So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">1 Samuel 8:11-12</a></span><br />He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">2 Chronicles 17:14-19</a></span><br />These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; / next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000; / and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/4-2.htm">Joshua 4:2</a></span><br />“Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7</a></span><br />Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-1.htm">2 Samuel 18:1</a></span><br />Then David reviewed his troops and appointed over them commanders of thousands and of hundreds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-10.htm">Judges 20:10</a></span><br />We will take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred out of every thousand, and a thousand out of every ten thousand, to supply provisions for the army when they go to Gibeah in Benjamin to punish them for the atrocity they have committed in Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">Nehemiah 11:1-2</a></span><br />Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Luke 6:13</a></span><br />When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-14.htm">Mark 3:14</a></span><br />He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1-2</a></span><br />And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. / These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Acts 1:23-26</a></span><br />So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. / And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen / to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of the house of his fathers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-16.htm">Numbers 1:16</a></b></br> These <i>were</i> the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3-31</a></b></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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Numbers 7:10-83</a></b></br> And the princes offered for dedicating of the altar in the day that it was anointed, even the princes offered their offering before the altar… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/27-28.htm">Family</a> <a href="/numbers/1-2.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-49.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/numbers/1-2.htm">Head</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-35.htm">Help</a> <a href="/numbers/1-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-11.htm">Household</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-25.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-11.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/1-44.htm">Family</a> <a href="/numbers/1-16.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/numbers/1-44.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/numbers/3-24.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/1-44.htm">Help</a> <a href="/numbers/1-18.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/1-44.htm">Household</a> <a href="/numbers/5-31.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-1.htm">God commands Moses to number the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">The princes of the tribes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-17.htm">The number of every tribe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-47.htm">The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord</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/1.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/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And one man from each tribe</b><br>In the context of the Israelite community, the twelve tribes of Israel were descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob. Each tribe had its own distinct identity and role within the nation. The selection of one man from each tribe signifies the importance of representation and unity among the tribes. This practice ensured that all tribes had a voice in the census and subsequent organization of the people. The concept of tribal representation is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in the division of the Promised Land (Joshua 13-21) and the arrangement of the camp around the Tabernacle (Numbers 2).<p><b>the head of each family</b><br>The term "head of each family" refers to the leaders or patriarchs within the tribes. These were men of authority and respect, responsible for the welfare and governance of their respective families and clans. In ancient Israelite society, family heads played crucial roles in decision-making and maintaining order. This structure reflects the patriarchal nature of the society, where leadership and inheritance were typically passed through the male line. The emphasis on family heads underscores the importance of leadership and accountability within the community.<p><b>must be there with you</b><br>The phrase "must be there with you" indicates the necessity of these leaders' presence alongside Moses and Aaron during the census. Their involvement was crucial for ensuring accuracy and fairness in the counting process. This requirement also highlights the collaborative nature of leadership in Israel, where Moses and Aaron, though divinely appointed, worked in conjunction with tribal leaders. This collaboration is a recurring theme in the governance of Israel, as seen in the establishment of the Sanhedrin and other councils in later Jewish history. The presence of these leaders also served as a witness to the proceedings, ensuring transparency and trust among the people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribes_of_israel.htm">Tribes of Israel</a></b><br>The twelve tribes descended from the twelve sons of Jacob, each representing a distinct family lineage within the nation of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/heads_of_families.htm">Heads of Families</a></b><br>Leaders within each tribe, chosen to assist Moses in the census and organization of the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_of_sinai.htm">Wilderness of Sinai</a></b><br>The location where the Israelites camped and where God instructed Moses to take a census of the people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/census.htm">Census</a></b><br>The event of counting the Israelite men able to go to war, as commanded by God to organize the nation for their journey and future battles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/delegation_and_leadership.htm">Delegation and Leadership</a></b><br>God values the principle of shared leadership and delegation. Just as Moses was instructed to involve the heads of families, we too should recognize the importance of involving others in leadership roles within our communities and churches.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_responsibility.htm">Community and Responsibility</a></b><br>Each tribe had a responsibility to contribute to the nation's well-being. In our lives, we are called to take responsibility within our communities, using our unique gifts and positions to serve others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_organization.htm">Order and Organization</a></b><br>The census was a means of bringing order to the Israelite community. Similarly, God desires order in our lives and ministries, encouraging us to be organized and intentional in our actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_belonging.htm">Identity and Belonging</a></b><br>The mention of tribes and family heads highlights the importance of identity and belonging. As believers, we find our identity in Christ and belong to the family of God, which should influence how we live and interact with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_inherits_if_no_sons.htm">Who inherits if a man dies without sons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_it_feasible_to_count_all_males_1+_month.htm">Numbers 3:15 – Is it realistic to gather and count every male from one month old and upward in a nomadic environment? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ruth_4_3-6_conflict_with_ot_laws.htm">In Ruth 4:3-6, does the land redemption process conflict with other Old Testament inheritance laws or reflect an anachronistic practice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_4_1-8_with_ot_lineages.htm">How do we reconcile the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 4:1-8 with other Old Testament passages that record different names and lineages?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Of every tribe.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">for every tribe.</span><p><span class= "bld">Every one head . . . --</span>The words may be rendered <span class= "ital">every one a head </span>. . . There were many heads of fathers' houses in each tribe; but it appears from <a href="/numbers/1-16.htm" title="These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.">Numbers 1:16</a> (<a href="/context/numbers/7-10.htm" title="And the princes offered for dedicating of the altar in the day that it was anointed, even the princes offered their offering before the altar.">Numbers 7:10-11</a>) that in each case the tribal <span class= "ital">prince </span>was selected to preside over the census.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A man of every tribe.</span> The former census, which was for religious purposes only, was made with the assistance of the Levites. This, which was rather for political and military purposes, was supervised by the lay heads of the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/1-4.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">And one man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֥ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from each tribe,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמַּטֶּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(lam·maṭ·ṭeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<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">the head</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹ֥אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of each family,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבֹתָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">must be there</span><br /><span class="heb">יִהְי֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with you.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִתְּכֶ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’it·tə·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/1-4.htm">OT Law: Numbers 1:4 With you there shall be a man (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/1-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 1:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/1-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 1:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:5" /></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>