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The leader of the people of Issachar is Nethanel son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Issachar Nethanel son of Zuar 54,400<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar, the chief of the people of Issachar being Nethanel the son of Zuar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And those that do pitch next unto him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar <i>shall be</i> captain of the children of Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Those who camp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Issachar, and Nethanel the son of Zuar <i>shall be</i> the leader of the children of Issachar.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who camp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Issachar; and the leader of the sons of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar, and the leader of the sons of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And those who camp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Issachar, and the leader of the sons of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Those who camp next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Issachar, and the leader of the sons of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Next to Judah [on the east side] the tribe of Issachar shall encamp; and Nethanel the son of Zuar shall lead the sons of Issachar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And those that encamp next unto him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and the prince of the children of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And those that pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and the prince of the children of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Next to them will be the tribe of [Issachar]. The leader for the people of Issachar is Nethanel, son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"The tribe of Issachar is to encamp beside Judah. The leader of Issachar is to be Zuar's son Nethanel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Those who will be camping next to them are the tribe of Issachar. The leader of the people of Issachar is Nethanel son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and the prince of the people of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And those that shall pitch next to him, shall be the tribe of Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar shall be captain of the children of Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar. The prince of the children of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And those encamping by him [are] of the tribe of Issachar; and the prince of the sons of Issachar [is] Nethaneel son of Zuar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And those encamping by him are of the tribe of Issachar; and the prince of the sons of Issachar is Nethaneel son of Zuar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they encamping by him, the tribe of Issachar: and the chief for the sons of Issachar, Nathaneel, son of Zuar.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Next unto him they of the tribe of Issachar encamped, whose prince was Nathanael, the son of Suar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Beside him, those of the tribe of Issachar were encamped, whose leader was Nathanael the son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Encamped beside it is the tribe of Issachar. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel, son of Zuar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar. The leader of the Issacharites shall be Nethanel son of Zuar,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar; and Nethanael the son of Zuar shall be chief of the children of Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they who camp with the tribe of Issakar and the Ruler of the sons of Issakar: Nathaniel son of Tsuar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and those that pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Issachar; the prince of the children of Issachar being Nethanel the son of Zuar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they that encamp next <i>shall be</i> of the tribe of Issachar, and the prince of the sons of Issachar <i>shall be</i> Nathanael the son of Sogar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/2-5.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=439" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">The Order of the Camps</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>and his division numbers 74,600. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: maṭ·ṭêh (N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">The tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: yiś·śā·š·ḵār (N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob.">of Issachar</a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: wə·ha·ḥō·nîm (Conj-w, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">will camp</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">next to it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: wə·nā·śî (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">The leader</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the Issacharites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: yiś·śā·š·ḵār (N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5417.htm" title="5417: nə·ṯan·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Given of God, the name of a number of Isr. From nathan and 'el; given of God; Nethanel, the name of ten Israelites.">is Nethanel</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/6686.htm" title="6686: ṣū·‘ār (N-proper-ms) -- Little one, a man of Issachar. From tsa'ar; small; Tsuar, an Israelite.">of Zuar,</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>and his division numbers 54,400.…<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</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents.<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/27-19.htm">1 Chronicles 27:19</a></span><br />over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;<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_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="/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5</a></span><br />circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And those that do pitch next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar shall be captain of the children of Issachar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-8.htm">Numbers 1:8,28,29</a></b></br> Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Numbers 7:18,23</a></b></br> On the second day Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did offer: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-15.htm">Numbers 10:15</a></b></br> And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar <i>was</i> Nethaneel the son of Zuar.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Encamping</a> <a href="/numbers/1-29.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/numbers/1-29.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-25.htm">Nearest</a> <a href="/numbers/1-8.htm">Nethaneel</a> <a href="/numbers/1-8.htm">Nethanel</a> <a href="/numbers/1-8.htm">Nethan'el</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Pitch</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/1-49.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/1-8.htm">Zuar</a> <a href="/numbers/1-8.htm">Zu'ar</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Encamping</a> <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Nearest</a> <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Nethaneel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Nethanel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Nethan'el</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Pitch</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Zuar</a> <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Zu'ar</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/2-1.htm">The order of the tribes in their tents.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it.</b><br>In the arrangement of the Israelite camp, the tribe of Issachar was positioned on the east side of the Tabernacle, alongside the tribes of Judah and Zebulun. This strategic placement highlights the importance of Issachar within the camp, as the eastern side was considered the front and was the direction from which the camp would set out. Issachar's proximity to Judah, the leading tribe, suggests a role of support and alliance. Historically, Issachar was known for its wisdom and understanding of the times (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>), which may have contributed to its placement near the leadership of Judah. The tribe's location also reflects the unity and order that God desired for His people, emphasizing the importance of community and cooperation among the tribes.<p><b>The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar,</b><br>Nethanel, son of Zuar, is identified as the leader of the tribe of Issachar during the wilderness period. His role as leader would have involved overseeing the tribe's affairs, representing Issachar in tribal councils, and ensuring the tribe's adherence to the laws and commands given by God through Moses. The mention of his lineage, "son of Zuar," underscores the importance of family heritage and leadership succession in Israelite culture. Leaders were often chosen based on their family background and demonstrated ability to lead. Nethanel's leadership is also noted in other passages, such as <a href="/numbers/1-8.htm">Numbers 1:8</a> and <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Numbers 7:18</a>, where he is involved in the census and offerings, respectively. This continuity of leadership highlights the stability and order within the tribe, reflecting God's provision and guidance for His people.<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 the ancestor of the tribe of Reuben. His tribe is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and they are positioned on the south side of the camp.<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 Israelites' wilderness journey. His name means "God is my rock," reflecting a reliance on divine strength.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_camp_of_israel.htm">The Camp of Israel</a></b><br>This refers to the organized encampment of the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. Each tribe had a specific position around the Tabernacle, symbolizing order and unity.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_south_side.htm">The South Side</a></b><br>The specific location where the tribe of Reuben was to camp. This positioning was part of God's divine order for the Israelites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_standard.htm">The Standard</a></b><br>Each tribe had a standard or banner, which served as a rallying point and symbol of identity for the tribe.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_order_and_structure.htm">Divine Order and Structure</a></b><br>God is a God of order, and the arrangement of the Israelite camp reflects His desire for structure and organization in our lives. We should seek to align our lives with God's order.<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 importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to guide their people with integrity and reliance on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_community.htm">Identity and Community</a></b><br>The standard of each tribe symbolizes identity and unity. As Christians, we find our identity in Christ and are called to live in community with fellow believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The tribe of Reuben's history reminds us of the importance of our spiritual heritage and the legacy we leave for future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_justification_and_sanctification_differ.htm">What are the names of David's brothers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/oaths__numbers_30_2_vs._matthew_5_34.htm">Should oaths be taken? (Numbers 30:2 vs. Matthew 5:34)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_overseers_did_solomon_appoint.htm">How many overseers did Solomon appoint for the work of building the temple? Three thousand six hundred (2 Chronicles 2:2) Three thousand three hundred (I Kings 5:16)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_fighting_men_in_israel.htm">In that count how many fighting men were found in Israel? Eight hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9) One million, one hundred thousand (I Chronicles 21:5)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Next unto him.</span> Whether the leading tribe occupied the center or one extreme of its own side of the encampment is a matter of mere speculation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/2-5.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">The tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">מַטֵּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 Issachar</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָּׂשכָ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·śā·š·ḵār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> </span><span class="str2">Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will camp</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַחֹנִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ha·ḥō·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">next to it.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<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 /><br /><span class="word">The leader</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָשִׂיא֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·śî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> </span><span class="str2">An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Issacharites</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is Nethanel</span><br /><span class="heb">נְתַנְאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ṯan·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5417.htm">Strong's 5417: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nethanel -- 'given of God', the name of a number of 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 Zuar,</span><br /><span class="heb">צוּעָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣū·‘ār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6686.htm">Strong's 6686: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zuar -- 'little one', a man of Issachar</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/2-5.htm">Numbers 2:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/2-5.htm">Numbers 2:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/2-5.htm">Numbers 2:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/2-5.htm">Numbers 2:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/2-5.htm">Numbers 2:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/2-5.htm">Numbers 2:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/2-5.htm">Numbers 2:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/2-5.htm">Numbers 2:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/2-5.htm">Numbers 2:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/2-5.htm">Numbers 2:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">OT Law: Numbers 2:5 Those who encamp next to him shall (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/2-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 2:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:6" /></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>