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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 Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali.<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 Naphtali, led by Ahira son of Enan.<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 Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali.<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 Naphtali <i>was</i> Ahira the son of Enan.<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 Naphtali <i>was</i> Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Ahira the son of Enan over the tribal army of the sons of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Ahira the son of Enan over the tribal army of the sons of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Ahira the son of Enan over the tribal army of the sons of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Ahira the son of Enan over the tribal army of the sons of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Ahira the son of Enan was [commander] over the tribal army of the sons of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali’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 Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali. <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 Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and Ahira son of Enan was the leader of the Naphtali 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 Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ahira, son of Enan, commanded the army of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and Ahira son of Enan was in command of the tribe of Naphtali. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Enan's son Ahira was in charge of the tribe of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali.<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 Naphtalites was Ahira son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Ahira the son of Enan was over the army of the tribe of the people of Naphtali.<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 Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ahira the son of Enan was over the army of the tribe of the children of Naphtali. <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 Naphtali [is] Ahira son of Enan.<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 Naphtali is Ahira son of Enan.<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 is of Naphtali, Ahira, son of Enan.<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 the sons of Nephtali, the prince was Ahira the son of Enan. <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 the sons of Naphtali, the leader was Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and Ahira, son of Enan, over the company of the tribe of Naphtalites.<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 Naphtali was Ahira son of Enan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of Naphtali was Ahida the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Prince of the host of the tribe of Naphtali: Akhida son of Ainan.<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 Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And over the forces of the tribe of the sons of Nephthali, <i>was</i> Achire the son of Aenan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/10-27.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=3433" 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">26</span>Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher, <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/299.htm" title="299: ’ă·ḥî·ra‘ (N-proper-ms) -- My brother is evil, a leader of Naphtali. From 'ach and ra'; brother of wrong; Achira, an Israelite.">and Ahira</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5881.htm" title="5881: ‘ê·nān (N-proper-ms) -- Having fountains, a man of Naphtali. From ayin; having eyes; Enan, an Israelite.">of Enan</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 Naphtali.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5321.htm" title="5321: nap̄·tā·lî (N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory."></a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>This was the order of march for the Israelite divisions as they set out.…<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="/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/12-18.htm">Hebrews 12:18-21</a></span><br />For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm; / to a trumpet blast or to a voice that made its hearers beg that no further word be spoken. / For they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.” ...<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="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a></span><br />And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.<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="/numbers/9-15.htm">Numbers 9:15-23</a></span><br />On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. / It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-15.htm">Deuteronomy 31:15</a></span><br />Then the LORD appeared at the tent in a pillar of cloud, and the cloud stood over the entrance to 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 Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.</p><p class="hdg">Ahira</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-15.htm">Numbers 1:15</a></b></br> Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-78.htm">Numbers 7:78</a></b></br> On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, <i>offered</i>:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/7-83.htm">Ahi'ra</a> <a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/7-83.htm">Enan</a> <a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/1-15.htm">Ahi'ra</a> <a href="/numbers/20-20.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/10-28.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/26-53.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/34-9.htm">Enan</a> <a href="/numbers/14-4.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/26-2.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/25-15.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/13-2.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 Ahira son of Enan</b><br>Ahira, whose name means "brother of evil" or "my brother is friend," was the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the Israelites' wilderness journey. His father, Enan, is mentioned only in genealogical contexts, indicating the importance of lineage and tribal leadership in Israelite society. The naming conventions reflect the cultural emphasis on familial and tribal identity. Ahira's role as a leader underscores the structured organization of the Israelite camp, as each tribe had a designated leader responsible for its people. This structure is reminiscent of the patriarchal system seen throughout the Old Testament, where family heads played crucial roles in guiding and representing their kin.<p><b>was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali</b><br>The tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and second son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. This tribe was known for its valor and swiftness, as seen in the blessing of Jacob in <a href="/genesis/49-21.htm">Genesis 49:21</a>, which describes Naphtali as a "doe set free that bears beautiful fawns." The division of the tribe refers to the military and logistical organization necessary for the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Each tribe had its own division, which included warriors, families, and resources, highlighting the need for order and preparedness in their travels. The mention of Naphtali here connects to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, where each tribe would eventually receive its inheritance. The tribe of Naphtali's future territory would be in the northern part of Canaan, a region later associated with significant events in the life of Jesus Christ, fulfilling prophecies such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a>, which speaks of a great light shining in Galilee, the land of Naphtali.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahira_son_of_enan.htm">Ahira son of Enan</a></b><br>Ahira is identified as the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the Israelites' wilderness journey. His role was significant in organizing and leading his tribe as they moved according to God's command.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_naphtali.htm">Tribe of Naphtali</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe played a role in the encampment and movement of the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_journey.htm">Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>This event refers to the period when the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, guided by God through Moses. The organization of the tribes was crucial for maintaining order and fulfilling God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Ahira's role as a leader of Naphtali underscores the importance of leadership in fulfilling God's purposes. Each leader had a responsibility to guide their people according to divine instructions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_obedience.htm">Order and Obedience</a></b><br>The organization of the tribes around the Tabernacle illustrates the necessity of order and obedience in the community of faith. God values structure and discipline in His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Small Roles</a></b><br>Although Ahira is not a prominent biblical figure, his faithfulness in his assigned role contributed to the larger mission of the Israelites. This teaches us that every role in God's kingdom is significant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The diverse tribes, each with their own leaders and characteristics, worked together towards a common goal. This reflects the unity that should exist within the body of Christ, despite our differences.<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/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_sacrifices_for_unintentional_sins_conflict_with_god's_mercy.htm">Numbers 15:24-29: If unintentional sins still require sacrifices, does this conflict with the notion of a merciful God who judges intent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_acts_14_27_mention_gentile_faith.htm">Why would Acts 14:27 assert God 'opened a door of faith to the Gentiles' when earlier passages (e.g., Acts 10) already describe Gentile inclusion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_ignosticism_say_about_god.htm">What is a votive offering?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/10-27.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 Ahira</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִירַ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·ra‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_299.htm">Strong's 299: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahira -- 'my brother is evil', a leader of Naphtali</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Enan</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5881.htm">Strong's 5881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Enan -- 'having fountains', a man of Naphtali</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was over</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֨ל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the division</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">מַטֵּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Naphtali.</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/10-27.htm">Numbers 10:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/10-27.htm">Numbers 10:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/10-27.htm">Numbers 10:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/10-27.htm">Numbers 10:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/10-27.htm">Numbers 10:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/10-27.htm">Numbers 10:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/10-27.htm">Numbers 10:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/10-27.htm">Numbers 10:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/10-27.htm">Numbers 10:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/10-27.htm">Numbers 10:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/10-27.htm">OT Law: Numbers 10:27 Ahira the son of Enan was over (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/10-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 10:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/10-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 10:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:28" /></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>