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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.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/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They were joined by the troops of the tribe of Issachar, led by Nethanel son of Zuar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the company of the tribe of the people of Issachar was Nethanel the son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar <i>was</i> Nethaneel the son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Over the army of the tribe of the children of Issachar <i>was</i> Nethanel the son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Nethanel the son of Zuar, over the tribal army of the sons of Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Nethanel the son of Zuar, over the tribal army of the sons of Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Nethanel the son of Zuar, over the tribal army of the sons of Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Nethanel the son of Zuar, over the tribal army of the sons of Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Nethanel the son of Zuar was [commander] over the tribal army of the sons of Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar’s descendants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the Issachar tribe, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethanel the son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Nethanel son of Zuar was the leader of the Issachar tribe, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethanel the son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Nethanel, son of Zuar, commanded the army of Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Nethanel son of Zuar was in command of the tribe of Issachar, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Zuar's son Nethanel was in charge of the camp of Issachar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Over the company of the tribe of Issacharites was Nathanel son of Zuar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Nethanel the son of Zuar was over the army of the tribe of the people of Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethaneel the son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Nethanel the son of Zuar was over the army of the tribe of the children of Issachar. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Issachar [is] Nathaneel son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Issachar is Nathaneel son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Issachar, Nethaneel, son of Zuar.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the tribe of the sons of Issachar, the prince was Nathanael the son of Suar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In the tribe of the sons of Issachar, the leader was Nathanael the son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />with Nethanel, son of Zuar, over the company of the tribe of Issacharites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Over the company of the tribe of Issachar was Nethanel son of Zuar;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethanael the son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Prince of the army of the tribe of the sons of Issakar: Nathaniel son of Tsuar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethanel the son of Zuar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Issachar, <i>was</i> Nathanael son of Sogar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/10-15.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=3357" 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/10.htm">From Sinai to Paran</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><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.">Nethanel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- 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> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">was over</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā (N-csc) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">the division</a> <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.">of the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: yi·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> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.…<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="/exodus/6-14.htm">Exodus 6:14-25</a></span><br />These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben. / The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon. / These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10-16</a></span><br />On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur, / and his division numbers 46,500. / The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Numbers 1:5-16</a></span><br />These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; / from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; / from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-15.htm">Numbers 26:15-18</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni, / the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri, / the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli. ...<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="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13-15</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. / 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="/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="/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_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="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32-40</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. / From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. / From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear. ...<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="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Ezekiel 48:24-25</a></span><br />Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / 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="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethaneel the son of Zuar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-8.htm">Numbers 1:8</a></b></br> Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Numbers 7:18</a></b></br> On the second day Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did offer:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-30.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/8-12.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/numbers/7-2.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/7-12.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/7-23.htm">Zuar</a> <a href="/numbers/7-23.htm">Zu'ar</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/13-7.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/numbers/13-7.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/1-8.htm">Zuar</a> <a href="/numbers/1-8.htm">Zu'ar</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">The use of the silver trumpets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-11.htm">The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">The order of their march</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark</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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Nethanel son of Zuar</b><br>Nethanel, whose name means "God has given," is identified as the son of Zuar. This lineage is significant as it establishes his authority and position within the tribe of Issachar. The mention of his father, Zuar, helps to trace the genealogy and leadership within the tribe, which was important for maintaining order and structure among the Israelites. In the broader biblical narrative, genealogies often underscore the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs regarding their descendants.<p><b>was over the division</b><br>Nethanel's role as a leader "over the division" indicates his responsibility for organizing and managing the military and logistical aspects of the tribe of Issachar. This position required leadership skills and the ability to mobilize and direct the tribe during their journey through the wilderness. The divisions were part of the larger Israelite camp structure, which was meticulously organized as described in earlier chapters of Numbers. This organization reflects God's orderliness and the importance of community and leadership in fulfilling His plans.<p><b>of the tribe of Issachar</b><br>The tribe of Issachar, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's son Issachar. Known for their wisdom and understanding of the times (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>), the tribe played a crucial role in the Israelite community. Issachar's territory, located in the fertile Jezreel Valley, was significant for agriculture and trade. The tribe's inclusion in the march order highlights their importance and contribution to the collective journey of the Israelites. In a broader biblical context, the tribe of Issachar is often associated with diligence and reward, as seen in Jacob's blessing in <a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14-15</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nethanel_son_of_zuar.htm">Nethanel son of Zuar</a></b><br>Nethanel is identified as the leader of the tribe of Issachar during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. His role was significant in organizing and leading his tribe as part of the larger Israelite community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_issachar.htm">Tribe of Issachar</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Issachar, the fifth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe is known for its wisdom and understanding of the times, as noted in other parts of Scripture.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_journey.htm">The Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>This event refers to the period when the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, guided by God through Moses. <a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">Numbers 10</a> describes the order of march as the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Nethanel's role as a leader of Issachar highlights the importance of leadership within the community of faith. Each leader had specific responsibilities to ensure the orderly movement and well-being of their tribe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_times.htm">Understanding the Times</a></b><br>The tribe of Issachar is noted for its wisdom and understanding. As believers, we are called to discern the times and act wisely, seeking God's guidance in our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_organization_in_god's_plan.htm">Order and Organization in God's Plan</a></b><br>The detailed organization of the tribes during the wilderness journey reflects God's desire for order and structure. This teaches us the value of planning and organization in our spiritual and communal lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_following_god's_direction.htm">Faithfulness in Following God's Direction</a></b><br>The Israelites' journey required obedience and trust in God's leading. Similarly, we are called to follow God's direction in our lives, trusting in His plan and timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_memorize_bible_verses_well.htm">What role did Issachar play among Jacob's sons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_proof_israel_worshiped_baal-peor.htm">In Hosea 9:10, is there archeological proof that Israel worshiped Baal-peor as portrayed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_sacrifices_for_unintentional_sins_conflict_with_god's_mercy.htm">Numbers 15:24-29: If unintentional sins still require sacrifices, does this conflict with the notion of a merciful God who judges intent?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/10-15.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">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">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">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 /><br /><span class="word">was over</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֨ל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<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 division</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<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 the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">מַטֵּ֖ה</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">יִשָׂשכָ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(yi·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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/10-15.htm">Numbers 10:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/10-15.htm">Numbers 10:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/10-15.htm">Numbers 10:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/10-15.htm">Numbers 10:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/10-15.htm">Numbers 10:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/10-15.htm">Numbers 10:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/10-15.htm">Numbers 10:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/10-15.htm">Numbers 10:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/10-15.htm">Numbers 10:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/10-15.htm">Numbers 10:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/10-15.htm">OT Law: Numbers 10:15 Nethanel the son of Zuar was over (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 10:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/10-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 10:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:16" /></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>