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The leader of the people of Reuben is Elizur son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“The divisions of Reuben, Simeon, and Gad are to camp on the south side of the Tabernacle, beneath their family banners. These are the names of the tribes, their leaders, and the numbers of their registered troops: Tribe Leader Number Reuben Elizur son of Shedeur 46,500<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben by their companies, the chief of the people of Reuben being Elizur the son of Shedeur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />On the south side <i>shall be</i> the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben <i>shall be</i> Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“On the south side <i>shall be</i> the standard of the forces with Reuben according to their armies, and the leader of the children of Reuben <i>shall be</i> Elizur the son of Shedeur.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“On the south side <i>shall be</i> the flag of the camp of Reuben by their armies; and the leader of the sons of Reuben: Elizur the son of Shedeur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben by their armies, and the leader of the sons of Reuben: Elizur the son of Shedeur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“On the south side <i>shall be</i> the standard of the camp of Reuben by their armies, and the leader of the sons of Reuben: Elizur the son of Shedeur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“On the south side <i>shall be</i> the standard of the camp of Reuben by their armies, and the leader of the sons of Reuben: Elizur the son of Shedeur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben, by their armies; and Elizur the son of Shedeur shall lead the sons of Reuben,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reuben’s military divisions will camp on the south side under their banner. The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reuben&#8217s military divisions will camp on the south side under their banner. The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"On the south side the armies led by [Reuben] will camp under their flag. The leader for the people of Reuben is Elizur, son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Toward the south is to be the division of the camp of Reuben under their standard. The leader of Reuben is to be Shedeur's son Elizur. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"On the south will be the divisions of the camp of Reuben under their standard. The leader of the people of Reuben is Elizur son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their divisions. The prince of the people of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their divisions. The prince of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The standard of the camp of Reuben [is] southward, by their hosts; and the prince of the sons of Reuben [is] Elizur son of Shedeur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The standard of the camp of Reuben is southward, by their hosts; and the prince of the sons of Reuben is Elizur son of Shedeur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The flag of the camp of Reuben, south, according to their armies: and the chief for the sons of Reuben, Elizur, the son of Shedeur.<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 camp of the sons of Ruben, on the south side, the prince shall be Elisur the son of Sedeur: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In the camp of the sons of Ruben, toward the south side, the leader shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The divisional camp of Reuben shall be on the south side, by companies. The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur, son of Shedeur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On the south side shall be the regimental encampment of Reuben by companies. The leader of the Reubenites shall be Elizur son of Shedeur,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies; and the chief of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the troop and the camp of Rubil from the south for their armies, and the Ruler of the sons of Rubil: Elitsur son of Shedur.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their hosts; the prince of the children of Reuben being Elizur the son of Shedeur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>This is</i> the order of the camp of Ruben; their forces <i>shall be</i> toward the south, and the prince of the children of Ruben <i>shall be</i> Elisur the son of Sediur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/2-10.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=470" 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">9</span>The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Judah is 186,400; they shall set out first. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8486.htm" title="8486: tê·mā·nāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- South, south wind. Or teman; denominative from yamiyn; the south.">On the south side,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: lə·ṣiḇ·’ō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3mp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">the divisions</a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob.">of Reuben</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: ma·ḥă·nêh (N-csc) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">are to camp</a> <a href="/hebrew/1714.htm" title="1714: de·ḡel (N-msc) -- A standard, banner. From dagal; a flag.">under their standard:</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 Reubenites</a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob."></a> <a href="/hebrew/468.htm" title="468: ’ĕ·lî·ṣūr (N-proper-ms) -- God of (the) rock, a Reubenite leader. From 'el and tsuwr; God of rock; Elitsur, an Israelite.">is Elizur</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/7707.htm" title="7707: šə·ḏê·’ūr (N-proper-ms) -- A Reubenite. From the same as sadeh and 'uwr; spreader of light; Shedejur, an Israelite.">of Shedeur,</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>and his division numbers 46,500.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a></span><br />The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5</a></span><br />Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2-3</a></span><br />Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-18.htm">Judges 20:18</a></span><br />The Israelites set out, went up to Bethel, and inquired of God, “Who of us shall go up first to fight against the Benjamites?” “Judah will be first,” the LORD replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-2.htm">1 Chronicles 5:2</a></span><br />And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Hebrews 7:14</a></span><br />For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8-12</a></span><br />Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. / Judah is a young lion—my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? / The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-20.htm">1 Kings 12:20-21</a></span><br />When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. / And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a></span><br />Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-3</a></span><br />Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-40</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-5.htm">Revelation 7:5</a></span><br />From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Genesis 35:22-26</a></span><br />While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: / The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. / The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31-34</a></span><br />the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi. / On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan. / On the south side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Simeon, the gate of Issachar, and the gate of Zebulun. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.</p><p class="hdg">camp of Reuben</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3,4</a></b></br> Reuben, thou <i>art</i> my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1</a></b></br> Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he <i>was</i> the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.</p><p class="hdg">Elizur</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Numbers 1:5</a></b></br> And these <i>are</i> the names of the men that shall stand with you: of <i>the tribe of</i> Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Numbers 7:30,35</a></b></br> On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben, <i>did offer</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-18.htm">Numbers 10:18</a></b></br> And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host <i>was</i> Elizur the son of Shedeur.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Elizur</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Eli'zur</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Flag</a> <a href="/numbers/2-9.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Order</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/1-21.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Shedeur</a> <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Shed'eur</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Side</a> <a href="/exodus/40-24.htm">Southward</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Standard</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/2-16.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Camp</a> <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/2-16.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/numbers/2-16.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Elizur</a> <a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Eli'zur</a> <a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Flag</a> <a href="/numbers/2-16.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/2-17.htm">Order</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/2-16.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Shedeur</a> <a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Shed'eur</a> <a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Side</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Southward</a> <a href="/numbers/2-17.htm">Standard</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'; 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This arrangement symbolized order and unity among the tribes. The south side was associated with warmth and light, often symbolizing blessing and favor in biblical literature. The positioning of the tribes around the Tabernacle also reflects the centrality of God's presence in the life of Israel.<p><b>the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard</b><br>Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and his tribe held a place of prominence among the Israelites. The "standard" refers to a banner or flag that represented the tribe, serving as a rallying point and symbol of identity. Each tribe had its own standard, which was likely adorned with symbols or colors unique to that tribe. The division of the camp by standards ensured organization and facilitated movement. Reuben's position on the south side may reflect his status as the firstborn, though his tribe did not lead due to Reuben's earlier transgressions (<a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3-4</a>).<p><b>The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur</b><br>Elizur, meaning "God is my rock," was the appointed leader of the tribe of Reuben during the wilderness period. His father's name, Shedeur, means "field of light" or "dawn of God," which may reflect the family's faith and heritage. Leadership in the tribes was often hereditary, and leaders were responsible for the welfare and organization of their people. Elizur's role would have included military leadership, as well as spiritual and communal responsibilities. The mention of specific leaders underscores the importance of order and accountability within the Israelite community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/reuben.htm">Reuben</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, Reuben is the ancestor of the tribe of Reuben. His tribe is one of the twelve tribes of Israel and is positioned on the south side of the camp.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elizur_son_of_shedeur.htm">Elizur son of Shedeur</a></b><br>Elizur is the leader of the tribe of Reuben during the wilderness journey. His name means "God is my rock," reflecting a reliance on divine strength.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_camp_of_israel.htm">The Camp of Israel</a></b><br>The arrangement of the Israelite camp is significant, with each tribe having a specific position around the Tabernacle, symbolizing order and God's presence at the center.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_south_side.htm">The South Side</a></b><br>The south side of the camp is where the tribe of Reuben is positioned, indicating a specific role and responsibility within the community.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_standard.htm">The Standard</a></b><br>Each tribe had a standard or banner, which served as a rallying point and symbol of identity and unity for the tribe.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_structure_in_community.htm">Order and Structure in Community</a></b><br>The arrangement of the Israelite camp teaches the importance of order and structure within a community. Each tribe had a designated place, reflecting God's design for harmony and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Elizur's role as leader highlights the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to guide their people with integrity and reliance on God, as reflected in Elizur's name.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_unity.htm">Identity and Unity</a></b><br>The standard of each tribe served as a symbol of identity and unity. In our lives, we are called to find our identity in Christ and unite under His banner.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_at_the_center.htm">God's Presence at the Center</a></b><br>The central placement of the Tabernacle in the camp reminds us to keep God at the center of our lives, guiding our actions and decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_dathan_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Dathan in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_19_and_2_sam_10_differ.htm">Why do 1 Chronicles 19 and 2 Samuel 10 present slight variations in numbers and details of the battles, and which version is more historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_there_extrabiblical_records_of_2_sam_10.htm">In 2 Samuel 10:8-9, is there any extrabiblical record indicating the precise locations and numbers of soldiers involved in these battles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/2-10.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">On the south side,</span><br /><span class="heb">תֵּימָ֖נָה</span> <span class="translit">(tê·mā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8486.htm">Strong's 8486: </a> </span><span class="str2">South, south wind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the divisions</span><br /><span class="heb">לְצִבְאֹתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ṣiḇ·’ō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural<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 Reuben</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאוּבֵ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’ū·ḇên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are to camp</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחֲנֵ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(ma·ḥă·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> </span><span class="str2">An encampment, an army</span><br /><br /><span class="word">under their banner:</span><br /><span class="heb">דֶּ֣גֶל</span> <span class="translit">(de·ḡel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1714.htm">Strong's 1714: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standard, banner</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 Reubenites</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 Elizur</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיצ֖וּר</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·ṣūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_468.htm">Strong's 468: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elizur -- 'God of (the) rock', a Reubenite leader</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 Shedeur,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁדֵיאֽוּר׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḏê·’ūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7707.htm">Strong's 7707: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shedeur -- a Reubenite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">OT Law: Numbers 2:10 On the south side shall be (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/2-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 2:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:11" /></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>