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Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />from Zebulun, Eliab the son of Helon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Zebulun, Eliab the son of Helon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of Zebulun, Eliab the son of Helon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of Zebulun, Eliab the son of Helon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />of Zebulun, Eliab the son of Helon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />from [the tribe of] Zebulun, Eliab the son of Helon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliab son of Helon from Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliab son of Helon from Zebulun; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Eliab, son of Helon, from the tribe of Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From Zebulun: Helon's son Eliab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'For Zebulun -- Eliab son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For Zebulon: Eliab, son of Helon.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of Zabulon, Eliab the son of Helon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />of Zebulon, Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />from Zebulun: Eliab, son of Helon; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />From Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of Zebulun, Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Of Zebulun: Elyab, son of Khelon.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of Zebulun, Eliab the son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Of Zabulon, Eliab the son of Chaelon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/1-9.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=54" 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 Leaders of the Tribes</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>from Issachar, Nethanel son of Zuar; <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: liz·ḇū·lun (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">from Zebulun,</a> <a href="/hebrew/446.htm" title="446: ’ĕ·lî·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- God is father, the name of several Isr. From 'el and 'ab; God of father; Eliab, the name of six Israelites.">Eliab</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/2497.htm" title="2497: ḥê·lōn (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Zebulon. From chayil; strong; Chelon, an Israelite.">of Helon;</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;…<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/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14-15</a></span><br />Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14-15</a></span><br />Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">1 Chronicles 7:1-5</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all. / The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor. / The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">1 Chronicles 27:18</a></span><br />over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-18.htm">2 Chronicles 30:18</a></span><br />A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-25.htm">Ezekiel 48:25</a></span><br />Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-7.htm">Revelation 7:7</a></span><br />from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2-4</a></span><br />These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Luke 6:13-16</a></span><br />When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a></span><br />When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Acts 2:14</a></span><br />Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Acts 4:36-37</a></span><br />Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), / sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1</a></span><br />I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.</p><p class="hdg">Eliab</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7</a></b></br> <i>Then</i> the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon <i>shall be</i> captain of the children of Zebulun.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24</a></b></br> On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, <i>did offer</i>:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Numbers 10:16</a></b></br> And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun <i>was</i> Eliab the son of Helon.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Helon</a> <a href="/exodus/1-3.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Helon</a> <a href="/numbers/1-30.htm">Zeb'ulun</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>from Zebulun</b><br>Zebulun was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's tenth son, Zebulun. The tribe's territory was located in the northern part of Canaan, near the Sea of Galilee. This region was known for its fertile land and strategic location for trade. Zebulun's inheritance is detailed in <a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Joshua 19:10-16</a>. The tribe played a significant role in Israel's history, including providing warriors for battles, as seen in <a href="/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6</a> and <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33</a>. Zebulun is also mentioned in the blessings of Jacob in <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a>, where it is prophesied that Zebulun will dwell by the seashore and be a haven for ships, indicating its future prosperity and involvement in trade.<p><b>Eliab son of Helon</b><br>Eliab, the son of Helon, is identified as the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the census in the wilderness. His name means "God is Father," reflecting the theocentric naming conventions of the time. Eliab's role as a leader is significant, as he represents his tribe in the assembly of Israel's leaders. The mention of his father, Helon, follows the common biblical practice of identifying individuals by their lineage, which was crucial for maintaining tribal identity and inheritance rights. Eliab's leadership is further noted in <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7</a>, where he is listed as the head of the tribe's military division, indicating his importance in both civil and military affairs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zebulun.htm">Zebulun</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's tenth son, Zebulun. The tribe of Zebulun was known for its maritime activities and settled in the northern part of Canaan.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliab.htm">Eliab</a></b><br>The son of Helon, Eliab was chosen as the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the census in the wilderness. His name means "God is Father" in Hebrew, reflecting a strong spiritual heritage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/helon.htm">Helon</a></b><br>The father of Eliab, mentioned here to establish Eliab's lineage and authority within the tribe of Zebulun.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/census_in_the_wilderness.htm">Census in the Wilderness</a></b><br>This event, commanded by God, was a military and organizational census of the Israelite men able to go to war, conducted in the wilderness of Sinai.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_lineage.htm">Leadership and Lineage</a></b><br>Eliab's role as a leader emphasizes the importance of godly leadership and the responsibility that comes with it. In our lives, we should seek to lead with integrity and faithfulness, recognizing the influence of our spiritual heritage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The census was conducted as per God's command, illustrating the importance of obedience. We are called to follow God's instructions in our lives, trusting in His wisdom and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_identity.htm">Community and Identity</a></b><br>The mention of tribes and leaders underscores the significance of community and identity within God's people. We should value our place within the body of Christ, contributing to the community with our unique gifts and callings.<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/plague_deaths__24,000_or_23,000.htm">How many died in the plague after the Israelites' adultery with Moab's daughters: 24,000 (Numbers 25:1, 9) or 23,000 (I Corinthians 10:8)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_24,000_vs._23,000_deaths.htm">Numbers 25:9 vs. 1 Corinthians 10:8: How do we account for the numerical discrepancy of 24,000 versus 23,000 fatalities in the plague?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_sam_24_9_and_1_chr_21_differ.htm">Why is there a discrepancy between the numbers given in 2 Samuel 24:9 and 1 Chronicles 21 for the same census?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_chr_9_25_and_1_kgs_4_26_differ.htm">Why do the numbers listed in 2 Chronicles 9:25 about Solomon's horses and chariots differ from related passages like 1 Kings 4:26?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/1-9.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">from Zebulun,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִזְבוּלֻ֕ן</span> <span class="translit">(liz·ḇū·lun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliab</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיאָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_446.htm">Strong's 446: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites</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 Helon;</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵלֹֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·lōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2497.htm">Strong's 2497: </a> </span><span class="str2">Helon -- a man of Zebulon</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/1-9.htm">OT Law: Numbers 1:9 Of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/1-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 1:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/1-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 1:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:10" /></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>