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The leader of the people of Gad is Eliasaph son of Deuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Gad Eliasaph son of Deuel 45,650<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the tribe of Gad, the chief of the people of Gad being Eliasaph the son of Reuel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad <i>shall be</i> Eliasaph the son of Reuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Then <i>comes</i> the tribe of Gad, and the leader of the children of Gad <i>shall be</i> Eliasaph the son of Reuel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then <i>follows</i> the tribe of Gad; and the leader of the sons of Gad: Eliasaph the son of Deuel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Then comes the tribe of Gad, and the leader of the sons of Gad: Eliasaph the son of Deuel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Then <i>comes</i> the tribe of Gad, and the leader of the sons of Gad: Eliasaph the son of Deuel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the tribe of Gad, and the leader of the sons of Gad: Eliasaph the son of Deuel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then [completing the south side] the tribe of Gad; and Eliasaph the son of Reuel (Deuel) shall lead the sons of Gad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The tribe of Gad will be next. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel.<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 Gad will be next. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the tribe of Gad: and the prince of the children of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the tribe of Gad: and the prince of the children of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Then [will be] the tribe of [Gad]. The leader for the people of Gad is Eliasaph, son of Deuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Next is to be the tribe of Gad. The leader of Gad is to be Deuel's son Eliasaph. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the people of Gad is Eliasaph son of Deuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"The tribe of Gad: and the prince of the people of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“The tribe of Gad: the prince of the children of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the tribe of Gad [is with him]; and the prince of the sons of Gad [is] Eliasaph son of Reuel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the tribe of Gad; and the prince of the sons of Gad is Eliasaph son of Reuel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the tribe of Gad: and the chief for the sons of Gad, Eliasaph, son of Reuel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the tribe of Gad the prince was Eliasaph the son of Duel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In the tribe of Gad, the leader was Eliasaph the son of Reuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Next is the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph, son of Reuel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the tribe of Gad: The leader of the Gadites shall be Eliasaph son of Reuel,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then shall encamp the tribe of Gad; and the chief of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the rod of Gad and the Ruler of the sons of Gad: Eliasaph son of Rawayel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the tribe of Gad; the prince of the children of Gad being Eliasaph the son of Reuel,<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 to them <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Gad; and the prince of the sons of Gad, Elisaph the son of Raguel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/2-14.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=495" 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">13</span>and his division numbers 59,300. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: wə·maṭ·ṭêh (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">Next will be the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1410.htm" title="1410: gāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- From guwd; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet.">of Gad.</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 Gadites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1410.htm" title="1410: ḡāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- From guwd; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet."></a> <a href="/hebrew/460.htm" title="460: ’el·yā·sāp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- God has added, two Isr. From 'el and yacaph; God gatherer; Eljasaph, the name of two Israelites.">is Eliasaph</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/7467.htm" title="7467: rə·‘ū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From the same as r'uw and 'el; friend of God; Reuel, the name of Moses' father-in-law, also of an Edomite and an Israelite.">of Deuel,</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>and his division numbers 45,650.…<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="/numbers/1-12.htm">Numbers 1:12</a></span><br />from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18</a></span><br />Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-29.htm">Numbers 26:29-34</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead. / These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek, / the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-51.htm">Genesis 41:51</a></span><br />Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/joshua/17-1.htm">Joshua 17:1-2</a></span><br />Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. / So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph.<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/5-23.htm">1 Chronicles 5:23-26</a></span><br />Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. ...<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="/judges/6-15.htm">Judges 6:15</a></span><br />“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I save Israel? Indeed, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s house.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-12.htm">1 Kings 4:12</a></span><br />Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam;<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/48-4.htm">Ezekiel 48:4</a></span><br />Manasseh will have one portion bordering the territory of Naphtali from east to west.<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="/acts/7-14.htm">Acts 7:14</a></span><br />Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.</p><p class="hdg">Eliasaph.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Numbers 1:14</a></b></br> Of Gad; Eliasaph the son of Deuel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Numbers 7:42,47</a></b></br> On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, <i>offered</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20</a></b></br> And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad <i>was</i> Eliasaph the son of Deuel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Deuel</a> <a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Eliasaph</a> <a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Eli'asaph</a> <a href="/numbers/1-25.htm">Gad</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Reuel</a> <a href="/exodus/2-18.htm">Reu'el</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</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/7-42.htm">Deuel</a> <a href="/numbers/3-24.htm">Eliasaph</a> <a href="/numbers/3-24.htm">Eli'asaph</a> <a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Gad</a> <a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Reuel</a> <a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Reu'el</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>Next will be the tribe of Gad.</b><br>The tribe of Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Gad, the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Gad's name means "fortune" or "troop," reflecting the tribe's reputation for being fierce warriors. In the context of <a href="/numbers/2.htm">Numbers 2</a>, the Israelites are organized for their journey through the wilderness, with each tribe assigned a specific position around the Tabernacle. Gad's position in the camp was on the south side, alongside Reuben and Simeon, forming part of the second division of the camp. This arrangement highlights the importance of order and structure in the Israelite community, as well as the strategic placement of tribes for protection and movement.<p><b>The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel,</b><br>Eliasaph, meaning "God has added," was chosen as the leader of the tribe of Gad during the wilderness period. His father, Deuel, is sometimes referred to as Reuel in other biblical passages, which may indicate a variation in the name or a scribal difference. The role of a tribal leader was significant, as they were responsible for representing their tribe, making decisions, and ensuring the welfare of their people. This leadership structure reflects the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, where lineage and family ties were crucial. The mention of Eliasaph as the leader underscores the continuity of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as the tribes are led by descendants of the patriarchs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_gad.htm">Tribe of Gad</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Gad, the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The tribe is known for its warriors and settled on the east side of the Jordan River.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliasaph.htm">Eliasaph</a></b><br>The leader of the tribe of Gad during the wilderness journey. His name means "God has added" or "God increases," reflecting a divine blessing or increase.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/deuel.htm">Deuel</a></b><br>The father of Eliasaph. His name means "knowledge of God," indicating a heritage of spiritual insight or understanding.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_camp_arrangement.htm">Israelite Camp Arrangement</a></b><br>Numbers 2 describes the arrangement of the Israelite camp during their wilderness journey. Each tribe had a specific position around the Tabernacle, symbolizing order and unity under God's guidance.<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, learning to trust and obey God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_order_and_structure.htm">God's Order and Structure</a></b><br>The arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle shows God's desire for order and structure in our lives. We should seek to align our lives according to His divine plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Eliasaph's role as a leader reminds us of the importance of godly leadership. Leaders should seek God's wisdom and guidance, as their decisions impact the community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The names and lineage in this passage highlight the importance of spiritual heritage. We should value and pass on our faith and values to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_for_battle.htm">Preparedness for Battle</a></b><br>The tribe of Gad's readiness for battle serves as a metaphor for spiritual readiness. We must be prepared to face spiritual battles with faith and courage.<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/could_a_nation_want_egypt_after_miracles.htm">In Numbers 14:2, how plausible is it that a whole nation would suddenly wish to return to Egypt after seeing so many miraculous events?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_asa's_forces_in_chronicles_and_kings_differ.htm">How do the numbers of Asa's forces in 2 Chronicles 14:8 compare with those in Kings, and why might they seemingly contradict each other?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_reuben's_and_gad's_settlement_sparse.htm">Joshua 13:8-14 - If Reuben's and Gad's territories east of the Jordan were truly established, why is tangible evidence of extensive settlement in those regions sparse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_a_38_vs._40-year_timeline_issue.htm">Deuteronomy 2:14 notes a 38-year delay, yet the Bible elsewhere often references 40 years; is there a timeline inconsistency?</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 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Reuel.</span> Probably an error of transcription for Deuel, which actually appears here in many MSS. The Septuagint, however, has Raguel (see <a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Numbers 1:14</a>; <a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Numbers 7:42</a>, etc.). The error is utterly unimportant, except as proving the possibility of errors in the sacred text. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/2-14.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">[Next will be] the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">וְמַטֵּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 Gad.</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(gāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gad -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe and its territory, also a prophet</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 Gadites</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 Eliasaph</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְיָסָ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(’el·yā·sāp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_460.htm">Strong's 460: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliasaph -- 'God has added', 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 Deuel,</span><br /><span class="heb">רְעוּאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(rə·‘ū·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7467.htm">Strong's 7467: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reuel -- 'friend of God', Moses' father-in-law, also an Edomite, a Gadite, and a Benjamite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">OT Law: Numbers 2:14 The tribe of Gad: and the prince (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/2-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 2:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:15" /></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>