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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The number from the tribe of Zebulun was 57,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />those listed of the tribe of Zebulun were 57,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />those registered to the tribe of Zebulun numbered 57,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Those that were numbered of them, <i>even</i> of the tribe of Zebulun, <i>were</i> fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />those who were numbered of the tribe of Zebulun <i>were</i> fifty-seven thousand four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />their numbered men of the tribe of Zebulun <i>were</i> 57,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />their numbered men of the tribe of Zebulun were 57,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />their numbered men, of the tribe of Zebulun, <i>were</i> 57,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />their numbered men of the tribe of Zebulun <i>were</i> 57,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />those of the tribe of Zebulun numbered 57,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />those registered for the tribe of Zebulun numbered 57,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />those registered for the tribe of Zebulun numbered 57,400. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Zebulun, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Zebulun, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The total for the tribe of Zebulun was 57,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Those registered with the tribe of Zebulun numbered 57,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />those registered to the tribe of Zebulun numbered 57,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Those of them who were numbered from the tribe of Zebulun were 57,400. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />those who were numbered of them, of the tribe of Zebulun, were fifty-seven thousand four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Zebulun, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Zebulun, were fifty-seven thousand four hundred. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />their numbered ones, for the tribe of Zebulun, [are] fifty-seven thousand and four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> their numbered ones, for the tribe of Zebulun, are seven and fifty thousand and four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They being reviewed for the tribe of Zebulon, seven and fifty thousand and four hundred.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Fifty-seven thousand four hundred. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />there were fifty-seven thousand four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />those enrolled from the tribe of Zebulun were fifty-seven thousand four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />those enrolled of the tribe of Zebulun were fifty-seven thousand four hundred.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The number of the tribe of Zebulun was fifty-seven thousand and four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The number of them of the tribe of Zebulon: fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Zebulun, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the numbering of them of the tribe of Zabulon, was fifty-seven thousand and four hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/1-31.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=214" 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 Number of Every Tribe</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>From the sons of Zebulun, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: pə·qu·ḏê·hem (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mpc:: 3mp) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">those registered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: lə·maṭ·ṭêh (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">to the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: zə·ḇū·lun (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">of Zebulun</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: šiḇ·‘āh (Number-ms) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">numbered 57,400.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: wa·ḥă·miš·šîm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty."></a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’e·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: wə·’ar·ba‘ (Conj-w:: Number-fsc) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>From the sons of Joseph: From the sons of Ephraim, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army,…<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="/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17-23</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar: / Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, / Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</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, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...<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/2-5.htm">Acts 2:5-11</a></span><br />Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Zebulun, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-8.htm">Numbers 2:8</a></b></br> And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, <i>were</i> fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/26-27.htm">Numbers 26:27</a></b></br> These <i>are</i> the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, threescore thousand and five hundred.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/1-29.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/numbers/2-31.htm">Fifty-Seven</a> <a href="/numbers/1-29.htm">Four</a> <a href="/numbers/1-29.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/numbers/1-30.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/numbers/1-29.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-28.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/numbers/1-29.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/numbers/1-29.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/1-30.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/numbers/1-30.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/1-43.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/numbers/2-8.htm">Fifty-Seven</a> <a href="/numbers/1-37.htm">Four</a> <a href="/numbers/1-33.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/numbers/1-33.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/numbers/1-33.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/numbers/1-39.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/numbers/1-33.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/numbers/1-33.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.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>those registered to the tribe of Zebulun</b><br>The tribe of Zebulun was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Zebulun, the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. Zebulun's name is often associated with dwelling or habitation, reflecting Leah's hope for a harmonious family life. In the context of <a href="/numbers/1.htm">Numbers 1</a>, the registration or census was commanded by God to organize the Israelites for their journey and eventual conquest of Canaan. Zebulun's territory, as later described in <a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Joshua 19:10-16</a>, was located in the northern part of Israel, which included fertile lands and access to trade routes. This tribe played a significant role in Israel's history, contributing warriors to battles, as seen in <a href="/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6 and 5</a>:18, where they supported Deborah and Barak against Sisera. The tribe's location and involvement in trade may have influenced their economic prosperity and military capabilities.<p><b>numbered 57,400</b><br>The census recorded 57,400 men from the tribe of Zebulun who were able to go to war, indicating a substantial population and military strength. This number reflects the tribe's growth and God's blessing upon them, fulfilling the promise of numerous descendants to the patriarchs. The census was not merely a logistical exercise but a demonstration of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His covenant promises. The specific number also highlights the importance of order and organization within the Israelite community as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The large number of fighting men from Zebulun underscores their potential contribution to the conquest of Canaan and their role in the collective identity and mission of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_zebulun.htm">Tribe of Zebulun</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Zebulun, the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe is known for its later settlement in the northern part of the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/census_of_israel.htm">Census of Israel</a></b><br>This event in the Book of Numbers involves the counting of the Israelite men able to go to war. It was commanded by God to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who conducted the census as instructed by God. He is a central figure in the Pentateuch, leading the Israelites out of Egypt.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_of_sinai.htm">Wilderness of Sinai</a></b><br>The location where the census took place. It is a significant place in Israelite history, where they received the Law and wandered for 40 years.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_command.htm">God's Command</a></b><br>The census was conducted as a direct command from God, emphasizing obedience and preparation for entering the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The census was conducted as a direct command from God, highlighting the importance of obedience in our lives. We should seek to follow God's instructions even when we may not fully understand the purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_readiness.htm">Preparation and Readiness</a></b><br>The counting of able-bodied men for war underscores the need for preparation. In our spiritual lives, we must be prepared to face challenges and spiritual battles with readiness and faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>The tribe of Zebulun's growth and later inheritance of land demonstrate God's faithfulness. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises to us, just as He did for the Israelites.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_identity.htm">Community and Identity</a></b><br>The census helped establish a sense of identity and community among the tribes. In the church, understanding our identity in Christ and our role within the body of believers is crucial.<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/1_chronicles_14_5-7__exaggeration_or_culture.htm">1 Chronicles 14:5-7 - Does the large number of children born to David in Jerusalem suggest an exaggerated account or a cultural practice at odds with later moral teachings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_many_prophets_in_1_kings_18_19.htm">In 1 Kings 18:19, is there any archaeological or textual evidence supporting the existence of such large numbers of prophets?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_abijah's_400,000_army_plausible.htm">2 Chronicles 13:3 - How historically plausible is an army of 400,000 under Abijah's command at that time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_permit_biblical_genocides.htm">Why does God allow genocides to happen, including those commanded in the Bible (Numbers 31:17-18)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/1-31.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">those registered</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּקֻדֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(pə·qu·ḏê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> </span><span class="str2">To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַטֵּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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 Zebulun</span><br /><span class="heb">זְבוּלֻ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḇū·lun)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">numbered 57,400.</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁבְעָ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(šiḇ·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/1-31.htm">Numbers 1:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/1-31.htm">Numbers 1:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/1-31.htm">Numbers 1:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/1-31.htm">Numbers 1:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/1-31.htm">Numbers 1:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/1-31.htm">Numbers 1:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/1-31.htm">Numbers 1:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/1-31.htm">Numbers 1:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/1-31.htm">Numbers 1:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/1-31.htm">Numbers 1:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/1-31.htm">OT Law: Numbers 1:31 Those who were numbered of them (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/1-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 1:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/1-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 1:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:32" /></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>