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The leader of the people of Dan is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“The divisions of Dan, Asher, and Naphtali are to camp on the north side of the Tabernacle, beneath their family banners. These are the names of the tribes, their leaders, and the numbers of their registered troops: Tribe Leader Number Dan Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai 62,700<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan by their companies, the chief of the people of Dan being Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The standard of the camp of Dan <i>shall be</i> on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan <i>shall be</i> Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“The standard of the forces with Dan <i>shall be</i> on the north side according to their armies, and the leader of the children of Dan <i>shall be</i> Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“On the north side <i>shall be</i> the flag of the camp of Dan by their armies; and the leader of the sons of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan by their armies, and the leader of the sons of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“On the north side <i>shall be</i> the standard of the camp of Dan by their armies, and the leader of the sons of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“On the north side <i>shall be</i> the standard of the camp of Dan by their armies, and the leader of the sons of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan, by their armies; and Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai shall lead the sons of Dan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Dan’s military divisions will camp on the north side under their banner. The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Dan&#8217s military divisions will camp on the north side under their banner. The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"On the north side the armies led by [Dan] will camp under their flag. The leader for the people of Dan is Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Toward the north is to be the division of the camp of Dan under their standard. The leader of Dan is to be Ammishaddai's son Ahiezer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"On the north will be the divisions of the camp of Dan, under their standards. The leader of the people of Dan is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their divisions: and the prince of the people of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their divisions. The prince of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The standard of the camp of Dan [is] northward, by their hosts; and the prince of the sons of Dan [is] Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The standard of the camp of Dan is northward, by their hosts; and the prince of the sons of Dan is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The flag of the camp of Dan, northward, according to their armies: and the chief for the sons of Dan, Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />On the north side camped the sons of Dan: whose prince was Ahiezar the son of Ammisaddai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Toward the north side, the sons of Dan were encamped, whose leader was Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The divisional camp of Dan shall be on the north side, by companies. The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On the north side shall be the regimental encampment of Dan by companies. The leader of the Danites shall be Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies; and the chief of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The troop of the camp of Dan from the north for his army and the Head of the sons of Dan: Akhiazar son of Amishdai.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their hosts; the prince of the children of Dan being Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The order of the camp of Dan <i>shall be</i> northward with their forces; and the prince of the sons of Dan, Achiezer the son of Amisadai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/2-25.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=569" 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">24</span>The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Ephraim is 108,100; they shall set out third. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: ṣā·p̄ō·nāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">On the north side,</a> <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.">the divisions</a> <a href="/hebrew/1835.htm" title="1835: ḏān (N-proper-ms) -- Judge, a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their territory, also a place in N. Isr. ">of Dan</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.">are to camp</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/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 Danites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1835.htm" title="1835: ḏān (N-proper-ms) -- Judge, a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their territory, also a place in N. Isr. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/295.htm" title="295: ’ă·ḥî·‘e·zer (N-proper-ms) -- My brother is help, two Isr. From 'ach and ezer; brother of help; Achiezer, the name of two Israelites.">is Ahiezer</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/5996.htm" title="5996: ‘am·mî·šad·dāy (N-proper-ms) -- My kinsman is Shaddai, a Danite. From am and Shadday; people of Almighty; Ammishaddai, an Israelite.">of Ammishaddai,</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>and his division numbers 62,700.…<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/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27</a></span><br />Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-14.htm">Judges 20:14-17</a></span><br />And from their cities they came together at Gibeah to go out and fight against the Israelites. / On that day the Benjamites mobilized 26,000 swordsmen from their cities, in addition to the 700 select men of Gibeah. / Among all these soldiers there were 700 select left-handers, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair without missing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-2.htm">1 Chronicles 12:2</a></span><br />they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">1 Chronicles 12:29</a></span><br />From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">1 Chronicles 12:35</a></span><br />From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">1 Chronicles 12:36</a></span><br />From Asher: 40,000 fit for service, prepared for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">1 Chronicles 12:37</a></span><br />And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12</a></span><br />The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">2 Chronicles 17:17</a></span><br />From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27</a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-13.htm">Isaiah 11:13</a></span><br />Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart, and the adversaries of Judah will be cut off. Ephraim will no longer envy Judah, nor will Judah harass Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-21.htm">Ezekiel 48:21-22</a></span><br />The remaining area on both sides of the holy portion and of the property of the city will belong to the prince. He will own the land adjacent to the tribal portions, extending eastward from the 25,000 cubits of the holy district toward the eastern border, and westward from the 25,000 cubits to the western border. And in the center of them will be the holy portion and the sanctuary of the temple. / So the Levitical property and the city property will lie in the center of the area belonging to the prince—the area between the borders of Judah and Benjamin.<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="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<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; ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.</p><p class="hdg">Ahiezer</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-12.htm">Numbers 1:12</a></b></br> Of Dan; Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66,71</a></b></br> On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan, <i>offered</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Numbers 10:25</a></b></br> And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan set forward, <i>which was</i> the rereward of all the camps throughout their hosts: and over his host <i>was</i> Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/1-12.htm">Ahiezer</a> <a href="/numbers/1-12.htm">Ahi-E'zer</a> <a href="/numbers/1-12.htm">Ammishaddai</a> <a href="/numbers/1-12.htm">Ammishad'dai</a> <a href="/numbers/2-24.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/numbers/2-24.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-22.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-22.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-22.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-24.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/numbers/1-39.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/numbers/2-24.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Flag</a> <a href="/numbers/2-24.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/numbers/2-22.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-11.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/numbers/2-22.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Side</a> <a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Standard</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-66.htm">Ahiezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">Ahi-E'zer</a> <a href="/numbers/7-66.htm">Ammishaddai</a> <a href="/numbers/7-66.htm">Ammishad'dai</a> <a href="/numbers/2-31.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-32.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/numbers/2-31.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/numbers/10-4.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/numbers/10-18.htm">Flag</a> <a href="/numbers/2-32.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/3-35.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Side</a> <a href="/numbers/2-31.htm">Standard</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'; 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The north often symbolizes judgment or adversity in biblical literature, as seen in <a href="/jeremiah/1-14.htm">Jeremiah 1:14</a>. This positioning may reflect the strategic importance of Dan as a protector against potential threats from the north.<p><b>the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard</b><br>The tribe of Dan was one of the larger tribes, and their standard likely featured a symbol representing their patriarch, possibly an eagle or a serpent, as suggested by Jacob's blessing in <a href="/genesis/49-17.htm">Genesis 49:17</a>. Standards were crucial for maintaining order and identity among the tribes, serving as rallying points and symbols of tribal heritage.<p><b>The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai</b><br>Ahiezer, whose name means "my brother is help," was chosen as the leader of the Danites, indicating his esteemed position and capability. His father, Ammishaddai, means "people of the Almighty," suggesting a lineage that valued divine connection. Leadership in Israel was often hereditary, and leaders were expected to guide their tribes in both military and spiritual matters, as seen in the roles of other tribal leaders throughout the Pentateuch.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/dan.htm">Dan</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe of Dan was known for its strength and was positioned on the north side of the Israelite camp.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahiezer.htm">Ahiezer</a></b><br>The leader of the tribe of Dan during the wilderness period. His name means "my brother is help," indicating a role of support and leadership within the tribe.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammishaddai.htm">Ammishaddai</a></b><br>The father of Ahiezer. His name means "people of the Almighty," reflecting a heritage of faith and connection to God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/north_side_of_the_camp.htm">North Side of the Camp</a></b><br>The strategic placement of the tribe of Dan on the north side of the camp, which was significant for protection and organization during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_camp_of_israel.htm">The Camp of Israel</a></b><br>The organized encampment of the twelve tribes of Israel during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, as directed by God through Moses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_organization_in_god's_plan.htm">Order and Organization in God's Plan</a></b><br>God is a God of order, as seen in the structured arrangement of the Israelite camp. This teaches us the importance of organization and discipline in our spiritual lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Ahiezer's role as a leader highlights the responsibility of those in leadership to guide and protect their people. We are called to lead with integrity and reliance on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_positioning.htm">Strategic Positioning</a></b><br>The placement of the tribe of Dan on the north side signifies the importance of being strategically positioned in our spiritual battles. We must be vigilant and ready to defend our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The names and lineage of Ahiezer and Ammishaddai remind us of the importance of our spiritual heritage and identity in Christ. We are called to live out our faith in a way that honors our spiritual ancestors.<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/does_archaeology_support_numbers_29.htm">Is there any archaeological record corroborating the elaborate sacrificial system described in Numbers 29?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_2_chron._25_5-6_troop_numbers_align_historically.htm">In 2 Chronicles 25:5-6, do the large troop numbers (300,000 men from Judah plus 100,000 hired from Israel) align with known historical or archaeological data for that period?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_records_confirm_288_musicians_under_david.htm">In 1 Chronicles 25:6-7, does any historical record confirm 288 skilled singers and musicians existed under David?</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 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The standard of... Dan.</span> In the light of its subsequent history, it is remarkable that this tribe should at this time have been so prominent and so honoured. Dan is, so to speak; the Judas among the twelve. In history he ends by melting away into the heathen among whom he intruded himself. In the sacred writings he ends by being omitted altogether; he has no part in the new Jerusalem - perhaps on account of the idolatry connected with his name (see <a href="/judges/18.htm">Judges 18</a>; <a href="/revelation/7.htm">Revelation 7</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/2-25.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">On the north side,</span><br /><span class="heb">צָפֹ֖נָה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·p̄ō·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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 Dan</span><br /><span class="heb">דָ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(ḏān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1835.htm">Strong's 1835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are to 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">under their banner:</span><br /><span class="heb">דֶּ֣גֶל</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">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 Danites</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 Ahiezer</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִיעֶ֖זֶר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·‘e·zer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_295.htm">Strong's 295: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahiezer -- 'my brother is help', two 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 Ammishaddai,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּֽישַׁדָּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mî·šad·dāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5996.htm">Strong's 5996: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ammishaddai -- 'my kinsman is Shaddai', a Danite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">OT Law: Numbers 2:25 On the north side shall be (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/2-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 2:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:26" /></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>