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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 />and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and the troops of the tribe of Gad, led by Eliasaph son of Deuel.<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 Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.<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 Gad <i>was</i> Eliasaph the son of Deuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And over the army of the tribe of the children of Gad <i>was</i> Eliasaph the son of Deuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the tribal army of the sons of Gad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the tribal army of the sons of Gad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the tribal army of the sons of Gad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Eliasaph the son of Deuel over the tribal army of the sons of Gad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Eliasaph the son of Deuel was [commander] over the tribal army of the sons of Gad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad’s descendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad. <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 Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and Eliasaph son of Deuel was the leader of the Gad 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 Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Eliasaph, son of Deuel, commanded the army of Gad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and Eliasaph son of Deuel was in command of the tribe of Gad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Deuel's son Eliasaph was in charge of the tribe of Gad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and over the company of the tribe of the Gadites was Eliasaph son of Deuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Eliasaph the son of Reuel was over the army of the tribe of the people of Gad.<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 Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the army of the tribe of the children of Gad. <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 Gad [is] Eliasaph son of Deuel.<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 Gad is Eliasaph son of Deuel;<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 Gad, Eliasaph, son of Deuel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in the tribe of Cad, the prince was Eliasaph the son of Duel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And 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/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and Eliasaph, son of Reuel, over the company of the tribe of Gadites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and over the company of the tribe of Gad was Eliasaph son of Deuel.<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 tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Reuel.<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 Gad: Eliasaph son of Reuil.<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 Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.<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 children of Gad, <i>was</i> Elisaph the son of Raguel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/10-20.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=3386" 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">19</span>Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon, <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><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.">and Eliasaph</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1845.htm" title="1845: də·‘ū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Known of God, a Gadite. From yada' and 'el; known of God; Deuel, an Israelite.">of Deuel</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.).">of Gad.</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> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.…<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/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a></span><br />And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-36.htm">Exodus 40:36-38</a></span><br />Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-33.htm">Deuteronomy 1:33</a></span><br />who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-19.htm">Nehemiah 9:19</a></span><br />You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14</a></span><br />He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39</a></span><br />He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/4-5.htm">Isaiah 4:5</a></span><br />Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12-14</a></span><br />who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-38.htm">Acts 7:38-39</a></span><br />He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us. / But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">1 Corinthians 10:1-2</a></span><br />I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">Hebrews 3:7-11</a></span><br />Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, / where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hebrews 4:8-11</a></span><br />For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. / There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-15.htm">Revelation 7:15-17</a></span><br />For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. / ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ / For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19-20</a></span><br />And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, / so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/33-9.htm">Exodus 33:9-11</a></span><br />As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses. / When all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they would stand up and worship, each one at the entrance to his own tent. / Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent.</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 Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.</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/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14</a></b></br> Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad <i>shall be</i> Eliasaph the son of Reuel.</p><p class="hdg">son of Reuel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Numbers 7:42</a></b></br> On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, <i>offered</i>:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/7-47.htm">Deuel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-47.htm">Deu'el</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/7-47.htm">Eli'asaph</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Reuel</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Deuel</a> <a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Deu'el</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Eli'asaph</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Reuel</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Tribe</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>and Eliasaph son of Deuel</b><br>Eliasaph is identified as the leader of the tribe of Gad during the Israelites' wilderness journey. The name Eliasaph means "God has added," which reflects the Hebrew tradition of naming as a form of expressing faith or hope. Deuel, his father, is mentioned here, though in some manuscripts and translations, he is referred to as Reuel. This discrepancy may be due to variations in ancient texts or scribal errors. The mention of lineage is significant in the Israelite culture, emphasizing the importance of family heritage and tribal leadership. <p><b>was over the division of the tribe of Gad</b><br>The tribe of Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Gad, the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Gad's tribe was known for its warrior-like characteristics, as seen in Jacob's blessing in <a href="/genesis/49-19.htm">Genesis 49:19</a>, which describes Gad as a troop that will raid and be raided. The tribe settled on the east side of the Jordan River, an area known for its fertile land, which was suitable for their large flocks and herds. In the context of <a href="/numbers/10.htm">Numbers 10</a>, the division of the tribe of Gad refers to their organized military and social structure as they prepared to move through the wilderness. This organization was crucial for maintaining order and ensuring the safety of the Israelites during their journey. The leadership of Eliasaph over this division highlights the structured hierarchy and the role of tribal leaders in guiding and managing their people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elishama.htm">Elishama</a></b><br>He is the son of Ammihud and the leader of the tribe of Ephraim during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. His name means "God has heard" in Hebrew, indicating a divine acknowledgment or response.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammihud.htm">Ammihud</a></b><br>The father of Elishama, whose name means "people of glory" or "my kinsman is majesty." He is part of the lineage that leads the tribe of Ephraim.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_ephraim.htm">Tribe of Ephraim</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Ephraim. This tribe is often associated with leadership and strength, as Ephraim was blessed by Jacob to be greater than his brother Manasseh.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_journey.htm">Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land. The organization of the tribes and their leaders was crucial for maintaining order and fulfilling God's plan.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/division_of_the_tribe.htm">Division of the Tribe</a></b><br>Refers to the organized group within the tribe of Ephraim, led by Elishama, as they traveled and camped according to God's instructions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Elishama's role as a leader of his tribe underscores the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to guide their people according to God's direction, just as Elishama did during the wilderness journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_order_and_organization.htm">Divine Order and Organization</a></b><br>The structured arrangement of the tribes during their journey reflects God's desire for order and purpose in our lives. We are encouraged to seek His guidance in organizing our personal and communal lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of Elishama and his lineage reminds us of the significance of our spiritual heritage. We are part of a larger account that God is writing, and our faithfulness can impact future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_the_journey.htm">Faithfulness in the Journey</a></b><br>The wilderness journey symbolizes our own spiritual journey. Like the Israelites, we are called to trust in God's provision and direction, even when the path is uncertain.<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/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/how_many_blind_men_healed_near_jericho.htm">How many blind men did Jesus heal near Jericho? (Matthew 20:30 vs. Mark 10:46)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_aaron's_death_location_differ.htm">Why does Deuteronomy 10:6-7 place Aaron's death at Moserah when Numbers 20:27-28 records it occurred on Mount Hor?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_work.htm">Who are the Sons of Jacob?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/10-20.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">and 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">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·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 Deuel</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּעוּאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(də·‘ū·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1845.htm">Strong's 1845: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deuel -- 'known of God', a Gadite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was over</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</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">צְבָ֖א</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">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 Gad.</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/10-20.htm">OT Law: Numbers 10:20 Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/10-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 10:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/10-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 10:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:21" /></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>