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These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who <i>were</i> the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered, offered:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ houses, who <i>were</i> the leaders of the tribes and over those who were numbered, made an offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ households, made an offering (they were the leaders of the tribes; they were the supervisors over the numbered men).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers&#8217 households, made an offering (they were the leaders of the tribes; they were the ones who were over the numbered men).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ households, made an offering (they were the leaders of the tribes; they were the ones who were over the numbered men).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ households, brought an offering near (they were the leaders of the tribes; they were the ones who were over the numbered men).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ households, made offerings. (These were the leaders of the tribes; they were the ones who were over the men who were numbered.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the leaders of Israel, the heads of their ancestral families, presented an offering. They were the tribal leaders who supervised the registration.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the leaders of Israel, the heads of their ancestral houses, presented an offering. They were the tribal leaders who supervised the registration.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />that the princes of Israel, the heads of their fathers' houses, offered. These were the princes of the tribes, these are they that were over them that were numbered:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then the twelve tribal leaders of Israel, the same men who had been in charge of counting the people, came to the tent <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />that the princes of Israel, the heads of their fathers' houses, offered; these were the princes of the tribes, these are they that were over them that were numbered:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of the households-those tribal leaders who helped in the census-came to give their offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the clan chiefs who were leaders in the tribes of Israel, the same men who were in charge of the census, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the presiding leaders of Israel, as heads of the ancestral houses, brought an offering. They were the leaders of the tribes who supervised the census. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their clans, made an offering. They were the leaders of the tribes; they were the ones who had been supervising the numbering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />that the leaders of Israel, the heads of their ancestral houses, offered. These were the leaders of the tribes. These are they who were over those who were numbered:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who were the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered, offered:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the princes of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ houses, gave offerings. These were the princes of the tribes. These are they who were over those who were counted; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the princes of Israel (heads of the house of their fathers, they [are] princes of the tribes, they who are standing over those numbered) bring near,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the princes of Israel (heads of the house of their fathers, they are princes of the tribes, they who are standing over those numbered) bring near,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the chiefs of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, will bring the chiefs of the tribes, they standing over those reviewed:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The princes of Israel and the heads of the families, in every tribe, who were the rulers of them who had been numbered, offered <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />that the leaders of Israel and the heads of the families, who were in each tribe and who were in charge of those who had been numbered, offered<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />an offering was made by the tribal leaders of Israel, who were heads of ancestral houses, the same leaders of the tribes who supervised those enrolled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the leaders of Israel, heads of their ancestral houses, the leaders of the tribes, who were over those who were enrolled, made offerings.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers who were the princes of the tribes and were over those who were numbered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Rulers of the children of Israel approached, the Heads of the house of their fathers, those Princes of the tribes, those who preside over the census.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />that the princes of Israel, the heads of their fathers' houses, offered--these were the princes of the tribes, these are they that were over them that were numbered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the princes of Israel brought <i>gifts</i>, twelve princes of their fathers' houses: these were the heads of tribes, these are they that presided over the numbering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/7-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=2025" 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/7.htm">Offerings of Dedication</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: nə·śî·’ê (N-mpc) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">And the leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rā·šê (N-mpc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the heads</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯām (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of their families,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: way·yaq·rî·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">presented an offering.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">These men</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: ham·maṭ·ṭōṯ (Art:: N-mp) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">were the tribal</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: nə·śî·’ê (N-mpc) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">who had supervised</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: hap·pə·qu·ḏîm (Art:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">the registration.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and twelve oxen—an ox from each leader and a cart from every two leaders—and presented them before the tabernacle.…<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/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27-29</a></span><br />The leaders brought onyx stones and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece, / as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense. / So all the men and women of the Israelites whose hearts prompted them brought a freewill offering to the LORD for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3</a></span><br />They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-9</a></span><br />Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">2 Chronicles 24:10-11</a></span><br />All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. / Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Ezra 2:68-69</a></span><br />When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a></span><br />Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">1 Kings 8:62-63</a></span><br />Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-4.htm">2 Chronicles 7:4-5</a></span><br />Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/9-1.htm">Leviticus 9:1-2</a></span><br />On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. / He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-16.htm">Deuteronomy 16:16-17</a></span><br />Three times a year all your men are to appear before the LORD your God in the place He will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. No one should appear before the LORD empty-handed. / Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a></span><br />Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a></span><br />if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a></span><br />I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-37</a></span><br />There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. / Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a></span><br />So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who were the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered, offered:</p><p class="hdg">the princes</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4-16</a></b></br> And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of the house of his fathers… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-1.htm">Numbers 2:1</a></b></br> And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">Numbers 10:1</a></b></br> And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,</p><p class="hdg">and were over, etc.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27</a></b></br> And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-8</a></b></br> Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/35-8.htm">2 Chronicles 35:8</a></b></br> And his princes gave willingly unto the people, to the priests, and to the Levites: Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, rulers of the house of God, gave unto the priests for the passover offerings two thousand and six hundred <i>small cattle</i>, and three hundred oxen.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/5-21.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/numbers/4-49.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/numbers/4-46.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/4-46.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/numbers/1-16.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/4-46.htm">Households</a> <a href="/numbers/4-46.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/numbers/6-27.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/numbers/4-49.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/numbers/6-20.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/6-21.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/6-18.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/numbers/4-49.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/numbers/4-46.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-37.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/numbers/4-18.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/1-16.htm">Tribes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/8-26.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/numbers/14-29.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/numbers/9-10.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/11-12.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/numbers/8-12.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/numbers/9-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/16-32.htm">Households</a> <a href="/numbers/16-32.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/numbers/7-84.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-3.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/numbers/14-29.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/numbers/7-3.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/7-3.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-3.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/numbers/7-3.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/numbers/16-27.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/numbers/10-15.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-4.htm">Tribes</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In Hebrew, the word for "leaders" is "נָשִׂיא" (nasi), which can also mean prince or chief. This term underscores the authority and responsibility these individuals held. Historically, these leaders were chosen for their wisdom, experience, and ability to lead their people in accordance with God's laws. Their role was crucial in maintaining order and ensuring that the spiritual and physical needs of the Israelites were met.<p><b>the heads of their fathers’ households</b><br />This phrase emphasizes the patriarchal structure of Israelite society, where family lineage and heritage were of utmost importance. The "heads of their fathers’ households" were the senior members of each family line, responsible for representing their families in communal matters. The Hebrew term "אָבוֹת" (avot) refers to fathers or ancestors, highlighting the continuity of leadership and the importance of family legacy in Israelite culture. This structure ensured that each family had a voice in the larger community, reflecting the communal and covenantal nature of Israel's relationship with God.<p><b>who were the leaders of the tribes</b><br />Here, the text reiterates the significant role these individuals played as "leaders of the tribes." Each tribe of Israel had its own distinct identity and territory, and the leaders were tasked with managing tribal affairs and ensuring adherence to the covenant with God. The Hebrew word for "tribes" is "שֵׁבֶט" (shevet), which can also mean staff or scepter, symbolizing authority and governance. This highlights the leaders' role in guiding their people and maintaining the unity and faithfulness of the nation as a whole.<p><b>and were over those who were numbered</b><br />This phrase indicates that the leaders had authority over the census or the numbering of the people. The act of numbering, or taking a census, was significant in Israelite society as it was often associated with organizing the community for military or religious purposes. The Hebrew root "פָּקַד" (paqad) means to count, muster, or appoint, suggesting a sense of responsibility and stewardship. This numbering was not merely a logistical exercise but a way to ensure that each individual was accounted for and had a place within the covenant community.<p><b>approached</b><br />The word "approached" signifies a deliberate and respectful action taken by the leaders. In Hebrew, the root "קָרַב" (qarav) means to come near or draw close, often used in the context of approaching God or the altar. This suggests that the leaders' approach was not just physical but also spiritual, as they were coming before God to present offerings and fulfill their duties. This act of approaching reflects their reverence and commitment to serving God and the community faithfully.<p><b>to present their offerings</b><br />The act of presenting offerings was a central aspect of Israelite worship and covenantal relationship with God. The Hebrew word "קָרְבָּן" (korban) means offering or gift, derived from the root "קָרַב" (qarav), which means to draw near. Offerings were a means of expressing devotion, gratitude, and repentance, and they played a crucial role in maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people. The leaders' presentation of offerings signifies their acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and their desire to honor Him through their leadership and service.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The princes of Israel.</span> These arc the same men, and are called by the same titles, as those Divinely nominated in <a href="/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4</a>, <span class="accented">sq.</span> No doubt they were the heads of the nations according to some established rules of precedence before the exodus. <span class="cmt_word">And</span> <span class="cmt_word">were over them that were numbered.</span> Hebrew, "stood over." The most natural reference is to the fact of their presiding over the census, and so the Septuagint, <span class="greek">οῦτοι οἱ</span> <span class="greek">παρεστηκότες ἐπὶ τῆς ἐπισκοπῆς</span>. But it may mean simply that they were the leaders of the numbered hosts, and offered as their natural representatives. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-2.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">And the leaders</span><br /><span class="heb">נְשִׂיאֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(nə·śî·’ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<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 Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the heads</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאשֵׁ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of their families,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבֹתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">presented an offering.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּקְרִ֙יבוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaq·rî·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">These [men]</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֚ם</span> <span class="translit">(hêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were the tribal</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּטֹּ֔ת</span> <span class="translit">(ham·maṭ·ṭōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<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">leaders</span><br /><span class="heb">נְשִׂיאֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(nə·śî·’ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<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">who had supervised</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֹמְדִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the registration.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַפְּקֻדִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(hap·pə·qu·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/7-2.htm">Numbers 7:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/7-2.htm">Numbers 7:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/7-2.htm">Numbers 7:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/7-2.htm">Numbers 7:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/7-2.htm">Numbers 7:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-2.htm">Numbers 7:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-2.htm">Numbers 7:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-2.htm">Numbers 7:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-2.htm">Numbers 7:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/7-2.htm">Numbers 7:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/7-2.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:2 That the princes of Israel the heads (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:3" /></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>