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The leader of the people of Manasseh is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Manasseh Gamaliel son of Pedahzur 32,200<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And next to him shall be the tribe of Manasseh, the chief of the people of Manasseh being Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And by him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh <i>shall be</i> Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Next to him <i>comes</i> the tribe of Manasseh, and the leader of the children of Manasseh <i>shall be</i> Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Manasseh; and the leader of the sons of Manasseh: Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Next to him shall be the tribe of Manasseh, and the leader of the sons of Manasseh: Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Manasseh, and the leader of the sons of Manasseh: Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Next to him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Manasseh, and the leader of the sons of Manasseh: Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Beside Ephraim [on the west side] shall be the tribe of Manasseh; and Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur shall lead the sons of Manasseh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.<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 Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And next unto him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the prince of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And next unto him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the prince of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur:<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 [Manasseh]. The leader for the people of Manasseh is Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"The tribe of Manasseh is to encamp beside them. The leader of Manasseh is to be Pedahzur's son Gamaliel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Next to them will be the tribe of Manasseh. The leader of the people of Manasseh is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Next to him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the prince of the people of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Next to him shall be the tribe of Manasseh. The prince of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And by him [is] the tribe of Manasseh; and the prince of the sons of Manasseh [is] Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And by him is the tribe of Manasseh; and the prince of the sons of Manasseh is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And by him the tribe of Manasseh: and the chief for the sons of Manasseh, Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And with them the tribe of the sons of Manasses, whose prince was Gamaliel the son of Phadassur. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And with them was the tribe of the sons of Manasseh, whose leader was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Beside it shall be the tribe of Manasseh. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to him shall be the tribe of Manasseh. The leader of the people of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,<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 by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh; and the chief of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Perzur.<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 him are the tribe of Menasheh and the Ruler of the sons of Menasheh: Gamaliel son of Pertsur.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and next unto him shall be the tribe of Manasseh; the prince of the children of Manasseh being Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur,<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 Manasse, and the prince of the sons of Manasse, Gamaliel the son of Phadassur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/2-20.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=539" 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">19</span>and his division numbers 40,500. <span class="reftext">20</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/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Manasseh</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘ā·lāw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">will be 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 Manassites</a> <a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1583.htm" title="1583: gam·lî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- A Manassite. From gamal and 'el; reward of God; Gamliel, an Israelite.">is Gamaliel</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/6301.htm" title="6301: pə·ḏā·h·ṣūr (N-proper-ms) -- The rock has ransomed, a Manassite. From padah and tsuwr; a rock has ransomed; Pedahtsur, an Israelite.">of Pedahzur,</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>and his division numbers 32,200.…<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/48-19.htm">Genesis 48:19</a></span><br />But his father refused. “I know, my son, I know!” he said. “He too shall become a people, and he too shall be great; nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/48-14.htm">Genesis 48:14</a></span><br />But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-51.htm">Genesis 41:51-52</a></span><br />Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” / And the second son he named Ephraim, saying, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-22.htm">Genesis 49:22-26</a></span><br />Joseph is a fruitful vine—a fruitful vine by a spring, whose branches scale the wall. / The archers attacked him with bitterness; they aimed at him in hostility. / Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-17.htm">Deuteronomy 33:17</a></span><br />His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/17-17.htm">Joshua 17:17-18</a></span><br />So Joshua said to the house of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh—“You have many people and great strength. You shall not have just one allotment, / because the hill country will be yours as well. It is a forest; clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours. Although the Canaanites have iron chariots and although they are strong, you can drive them out.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-14.htm">1 Chronicles 7:14-19</a></span><br />The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/37-16.htm">Ezekiel 37:16-19</a></span><br />“And you, son of man, take a single stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Judah and to the Israelites associated with him.’ Then take another stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Joseph—the stick of Ephraim—and to all the house of Israel associated with him.’ / Then join them together into one stick, so that they become one in your hand. / When your people ask you, ‘Won’t you explain to us what you mean by these?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Psalm 80:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth / before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Rally Your mighty power and come to save us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-6.htm">Revelation 7:6</a></span><br />from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Revelation 21:12</a></span><br />The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-21.htm">Hebrews 11:21</a></span><br />By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-14.htm">Acts 7:14-15</a></span><br />Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. / So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.</p><p class="hdg">Gamaliel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-10.htm">Numbers 1:10</a></b></br> Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54,59</a></b></br> On the eighth day <i>offered</i> Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Numbers 10:23</a></b></br> And over the host of the tribe of the children of Manasseh <i>was</i> Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/1-10.htm">Gamaliel</a> <a href="/numbers/1-10.htm">Gama'liel</a> <a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/1-35.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/numbers/1-35.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/numbers/1-10.htm">Pedahzur</a> <a href="/numbers/1-10.htm">Pedah'zur</a> <a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><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/7-54.htm">Gamaliel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-54.htm">Gama'liel</a> <a href="/numbers/2-22.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/7-54.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/numbers/7-54.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/numbers/7-54.htm">Pedahzur</a> <a href="/numbers/7-54.htm">Pedah'zur</a> <a href="/numbers/2-22.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Tribe</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 Manasseh will be next to it.</b><br>The tribe of Manasseh, one of the two half-tribes descended from Joseph, is positioned next to the tribe of Ephraim in the camp arrangement. This reflects the close relationship between the two tribes, as both are sons of Joseph. Manasseh's placement is significant in the context of Israel's journey through the wilderness, as it highlights the unity and organization necessary for the Israelites' survival and success. Historically, the tribe of Manasseh was known for its large territory, which was divided between the east and west of the Jordan River. This division is a reminder of the tribe's significant role in the conquest and settlement of the Promised Land. The positioning of the tribes around the Tabernacle also symbolizes the centrality of worship and God's presence among His people.<p><b>The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,</b><br>Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur, is identified as the leader of the tribe of Manasseh. His name, meaning "God is my reward," reflects the faith and reliance on God that leaders were expected to embody. The mention of his father, Pedahzur, provides a genealogical link that was important for establishing authority and legitimacy within the tribal structure. In the broader biblical narrative, leaders like Gamaliel were responsible for representing their tribes in matters of governance, military organization, and religious observance. This leadership role is crucial in maintaining order and ensuring that the tribe fulfills its responsibilities to the community and to God. The appointment of leaders from each tribe also underscores the importance of shared leadership and accountability in the covenant community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_manasseh.htm">Tribe of Manasseh</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Manasseh, the firstborn son of Joseph. This tribe was known for its significant size and strength.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gamaliel.htm">Gamaliel</a></b><br>The leader of the tribe of Manasseh during the wilderness period. His name means "God is my reward" in Hebrew, indicating a divine favor or blessing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pedahzur.htm">Pedahzur</a></b><br>The father of Gamaliel. His name means "the rock has redeemed" in Hebrew, suggesting a foundation of faith and redemption.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_camp_arrangement.htm">Israelite Camp Arrangement</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the arrangement of the Israelite camp around the Tabernacle during their wilderness journey. Each tribe had a specific position and role.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_journey.htm">Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The period when the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, a time of testing, learning, and divine guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_order_and_leadership.htm">Divine Order and Leadership</a></b><br>God is a God of order, as seen in the specific arrangement of the tribes. This teaches us the importance of structure and leadership in our communities and churches.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The mention of Gamaliel and Pedahzur highlights the importance of heritage and identity. We are reminded to honor our spiritual lineage and the faith of those who came before us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_and_responsibility.htm">Role and Responsibility</a></b><br>Each tribe had a specific role in the camp. Similarly, every believer has a unique role in the body of Christ, and we should seek to fulfill our God-given responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_the_journey.htm">Faithfulness in the Journey</a></b><br>The wilderness journey was a time of testing. We are encouraged to remain faithful and trust in God's guidance through our own life journeys.<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/who_was_gad_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Gad in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_israel's_cities_of_refuge.htm">Deuteronomy 19:2-3: Is there any archaeological evidence of Israel establishing and maintaining these cities of refuge as described?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_miriam's_death_so_brief.htm">Numbers 20:1 - Why is Miriam's death recorded so briefly, with no details about her mourning or burial, unlike other prominent figures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_edom_denying_israel_passage.htm">Numbers 20:14-21 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting Edom's refusal to allow Israel passage?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/2-20.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 Manasseh</span><br /><span class="heb">מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·naš·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be next to it.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 Manassites</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 Gamaliel</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּמְלִיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(gam·lî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1583.htm">Strong's 1583: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gamaliel -- a Manassite</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 Pedahzur,</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּדָהצֽוּר׃</span> <span class="translit">(pə·ḏā·h·ṣūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6301.htm">Strong's 6301: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pedahzur -- 'the rock has ransomed', a Manassite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/2-20.htm">Numbers 2:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/2-20.htm">Numbers 2:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/2-20.htm">Numbers 2:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/2-20.htm">Numbers 2:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/2-20.htm">Numbers 2:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/2-20.htm">Numbers 2:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/2-20.htm">Numbers 2:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/2-20.htm">Numbers 2:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/2-20.htm">Numbers 2:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/2-20.htm">Numbers 2:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">OT Law: Numbers 2:20 Next to him shall be the tribe (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/2-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 2:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:21" /></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>