New International Version The divisions of the camp of Judah went first, under their standard. Nahshon son of Amminadab was in command. New Living Translation Judah’s troops led the way. They marched behind their banner, and their leader was Nahshon son of Amminadab. English Standard Version The standard of the camp of the people of Judah set out first by their companies, and over their company was Nahshon the son of Amminadab. Berean Standard Bible First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. Berean Literal Bible And the standard of the camp of the sons of Judah set out at the first, according to their armies, and over their army was Nahshon son of Amminadab. King James Bible In the first place went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab. New King James Version The standard of the camp of the children of Judah set out first according to their armies; over their army was Nahshon the son of Amminadab. New American Standard Bible The flag of the camp of the sons of Judah, by their armies, set out first, with Nahshon the son of Amminadab, over its army, NASB 1995 The standard of the camp of the sons of Judah, according to their armies, set out first, with Nahshon the son of Amminadab, over its army, NASB 1977 And the standard of the camp of the sons of Judah, according to their armies, set out first, with Nahshon the son of Amminadab, over its army, Legacy Standard Bible And the standard of the camp of the sons of Judah, according to their armies, set out first, with Nahshon the son of Amminadab, over its army, Amplified Bible The standard of the camp of the sons of Judah, according to their armies, moved out first, Nahshon the son of Amminadab was [commander] over its army, Berean Annotated Bible First, the divisions of the camp of Judah (praised) set out under their standard, with Nahshon (enchanter) son of Amminadab (my kinsman is noble) in command. Christian Standard Bible The military divisions of the camp of Judah’s descendants with their banner set out first, and Nahshon son of Amminadab was over their divisions. Holman Christian Standard Bible The military divisions of the camp of Judah with their banner set out first, and Nahshon son of Amminadab was over Judah’s divisions. American Standard Version And in the first place the standard of the camp of the children of Judah set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab. Contemporary English Version Judah and the tribes that camped alongside it marched out first, carrying their banner. Nahshon son of Amminadab was the leader of the Judah tribe, English Revised Version And in the first place the standard of the camp of the children of Judah set forward according to their hosts: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab. GOD'S WORD® Translation With their flag in front, the armies led by Judah's descendants broke camp first. Nahshon, son of Amminadab, was in command. Good News Translation and each time they moved, they were in the same order. Those under the banner of the division led by the tribe of Judah started out first, company by company, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. International Standard Version The standard of the camp of Judah was the first to travel, accompanied by its army with Amminadab's son Nahshon in charge. NET Bible The standard of the camp of the Judahites set out first according to their companies, and over his company was Nahshon son of Amminadab. New Heart English Bible First, the standard of the camp of the people of Judah went forward according to their armies. Nahshon the son of Amminadab was over his army. Webster's Bible Translation In the first place went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFirst, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. World English Bible First, the standard of the camp of the children of Judah went forward according to their armies. Nahshon the son of Amminadab was over his army. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the standard of the camp of the sons of Judah journeys in the first [place], by their hosts, and over its host [is] Nahshon son of Amminadab. Berean Literal Bible And the standard of the camp of the sons of Judah set out at the first, according to their armies, and over their army was Nahshon son of Amminadab. Young's Literal Translation And the standard of the camp of the sons of Judah journeyeth in the first place, by their hosts, and over its host is Nahshon son of Amminadab. Smith's Literal Translation And the flag of the camp of Judah will remove first according to their army: and over his army, Nashon, son of Amminadab. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sons of Juda by their troops: whose prince was Nahasson the son of Aminadab. Catholic Public Domain Version were the sons of Judah by their companies, whose leader was Nahshon the son of Amminadab. New American Bible the divisional camp of the Judahites, arranged in companies, was the first to set out. Over its whole company was Nahshon, son of Amminadab, New Revised Standard Version The standard of the camp of Judah set out first, company by company, and over the whole company was Nahshon son of Amminadab. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn the first place went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies; and over their host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they picked up first the troop of the camp of the sons of Yehuda by their armies and the Prince of the army: Nahshon son of Aminadab. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And in the first place the standard of the camp of the children of Judah set forward according to their hosts; and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they first set in motion the order of the camp of the children of Juda with their host; and over their host was Naasson, son of Aminadab. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context From Sinai to Paran…13They set out this first time according to the LORD’s command through Moses. 14First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. 15Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar,… Cross References First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out Judges 1:2 “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.” Genesis 49:10 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. 1 Chronicles 5:2 And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. under their standard, Jeremiah 4:6 Raise a signal flag toward Zion. Seek refuge! Do not delay! For I am bringing disaster from the north, and terrible destruction. Exodus 17:15 And Moses built an altar and named it The LORD Is My Banner. Isaiah 11:10 On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. 1 Chronicles 2:10 Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah. Numbers 7:12 On the first day Nahshon son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah drew near with his offering. Matthew 1:4-5 Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. / Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, Exodus 13:21-22 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. Exodus 14:19-20 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. Numbers 2:3-9 On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab, / and his division numbers 74,600. / The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar, … Numbers 1:52-54 The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard. / But the Levites are to camp around the tabernacle of the Testimony and watch over it, so that no wrath will fall on the congregation of Israel. So the Levites are responsible for the tabernacle of the Testimony.” / Thus the Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Numbers 2:1-2 Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron: / “The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family. Numbers 9:15-23 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. … Deuteronomy 1:33 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. Treasury of Scripture In the first place went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab. the first place. Numbers 2:3-9 And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah… Numbers 26:19-27 The sons of Judah were Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan… Genesis 49:8 Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee. Jump to Previous Amminadab Ammin'adab Armies Army Camp Children Command Companies Divisions Host Hosts Journeyeth Judah StandardJump to Next Amminadab Ammin'adab Armies Army Camp Children Command Companies Divisions Host Hosts Journeyeth Judah StandardNumbers 10 1. The use of the silver trumpets11. The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran 14. The order of their march 29. Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them 33. The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out Judah led the march, reflecting the tribe’s prominence among Israel and Jacob’s blessing that Judah would hold leadership among his brothers. As one of the largest tribes, Judah’s position at the front provided strength and order. Its later royal significance was seen in David’s dynasty and ultimately in Jesus Christ, descended from Judah. Jdg 1:2 “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed,… under their standard, Judah marched beneath its tribal banner, which gathered its clans and maintained order during Israel’s movement through the wilderness. The lion associated with Judah reflected the tribe’s royal character and anticipated the reign of the Messiah, the Lion of Judah. Jer 4:6 Raise a signal flag toward Zion. Seek refuge! Do not delay!… with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. Nahshon served as Judah’s appointed leader during the wilderness journey. He belonged to the family line later associated with David and Christ, while his sister Elisheba was married to Aaron, linking Judah’s leading household with Israel’s priestly family. 1Ch 2:10 Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab… Persons / Places / Events 1. JudahOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership role among the tribes. The tribe of Judah is significant as it is the lineage from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. 2. Nahshon The son of Amminadab, Nahshon is recognized as a leader of the tribe of Judah. His leadership role in the march signifies the prominence of Judah among the tribes. 3. Amminadab The father of Nahshon, mentioned in genealogies as an ancestor of King David and Jesus, highlighting the importance of lineage and heritage in biblical accounts. 4. The Camp of Israel Refers to the organized encampment of the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The camp was arranged by tribes, each with its own standard or banner. 5. The March This event marks the beginning of the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land, following the cloud of the Lord's presence. Teaching Points Leadership and ResponsibilityJudah's position at the forefront of the march highlights the responsibility of leadership. Leaders are called to guide others with integrity and courage, setting an example for those who follow. Heritage and Promise The lineage of Nahshon and the tribe of Judah remind us of the importance of heritage and the fulfillment of God's promises. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's faithfulness across generations. Order and Obedience The structured march of the Israelites underlines the importance of order and obedience in the community of faith. God is a God of order, and His people are called to follow His guidance with discipline. Divine Guidance The march signifies reliance on God's guidance. In our lives, we are to seek and follow God's direction, trusting in His presence to lead us through our journeys. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 10:14?2. How does Numbers 10:14 illustrate the importance of orderly leadership in our lives? 3. What can we learn from Judah's role in leading the Israelites' journey? 4. How does Judah's leadership connect to Jesus' lineage and His role as King? 5. In what ways can we apply Judah's example of leadership in our communities? 6. How does the order of march in Numbers 10:14 reflect God's plan for us? 7. What is the significance of Judah leading the march in Numbers 10:14? 8. How does Numbers 10:14 reflect the order and structure of the Israelite camp? 9. Why was the tribe of Judah chosen to lead according to Numbers 10:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 10? Verse 14. - According to their armies. In each camp, and under each of the four standards, there were three tribal hosts, each an army in itself. Numbers 10:14 shows Judah moving out first, under its banner, led by Nahshon. The verse reinforces God’s meticulous order, Judah’s role as pace-setter for the nation, and the lineage that points to Jesus. When God directs, He provides structure, leadership, and a clear standard, inviting us to follow in confident, worshipful obedience. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew First,בָּרִאשֹׁנָ֖ה (bā·ri·šō·nāh) Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank the divisions לְצִבְאֹתָ֑ם (lə·ṣiḇ·’ō·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign of the camp מַחֲנֵ֧ה (ma·ḥă·nêh) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army of Judah בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son set out וַיִּסַּ֞ע (way·yis·sa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey under their banner, דֶּ֣גֶל (de·ḡel) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1714: A standard, banner with Nahshon נַחְשׁ֖וֹן (naḥ·šō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5177: Nahshon -- brother-in-law of Aaron son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Amminadab עַמִּינָדָֽב׃ (‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5992: Amminadab -- 'my kinsman is noble', the name of several Israelites in command. וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Additonal Resources Numbers 10:14 Blue Letter BibleNumbers 10:14 Bible Gateway Numbers 10:14 Bible.com Numbers 10:14 NIV |
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