Numbers 10:27
New International Version
and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali.

New Living Translation
and the troops of the tribe of Naphtali, led by Ahira son of Enan.

English Standard Version
And over the company of the tribe of the people of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.

Berean Standard Bible
and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali.

King James Bible
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.

New King James Version
And over the army of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.

New American Standard Bible
and Ahira the son of Enan over the tribal army of the sons of Naphtali.

NASB 1995
and Ahira the son of Enan over the tribal army of the sons of Naphtali.

NASB 1977
and Ahira the son of Enan over the tribal army of the sons of Naphtali.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Ahira the son of Enan over the tribal army of the sons of Naphtali.

Amplified Bible
and Ahira the son of Enan was [commander] over the tribal army of the sons of Naphtali.

Christian Standard Bible
and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali’s descendants.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali.

American Standard Version
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.

Contemporary English Version
and Ahira son of Enan was the leader of the Naphtali tribe.

English Revised Version
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ahira, son of Enan, commanded the army of Naphtali.

Good News Translation
and Ahira son of Enan was in command of the tribe of Naphtali.

International Standard Version
Enan's son Ahira was in charge of the tribe of Naphtali.

Majority Standard Bible
and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali.

NET Bible
and over the company of the tribe of the Naphtalites was Ahira son of Enan.

New Heart English Bible
Ahira the son of Enan was over the army of the tribe of the people of Naphtali.

Webster's Bible Translation
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.

World English Bible
Ahira the son of Enan was over the army of the tribe of the children of Naphtali.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali [is] Ahira son of Enan.

Young's Literal Translation
And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali is Ahira son of Enan.

Smith's Literal Translation
And over the army of the tribe of the sons is of Naphtali, Ahira, son of Enan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in the tribe of the sons of Nephtali, the prince was Ahira the son of Enan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And in the tribe of the sons of Naphtali, the leader was Ahira the son of Enan.

New American Bible
and Ahira, son of Enan, over the company of the tribe of Naphtalites.

New Revised Standard Version
and over the company of the tribe of Naphtali was Ahira son of Enan.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And over the host of the tribe of Naphtali was Ahida the son of Enan.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Prince of the host of the tribe of Naphtali: Akhida son of Ainan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And over the forces of the tribe of the sons of Nephthali, was Achire the son of Aenan.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Sinai to Paran
26Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher, 27and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali. 28This was the order of march for the Israelite divisions as they set out.…

Cross References
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 40:36-38
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.

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.

Nehemiah 9:19
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.

Psalm 78:14
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.

Psalm 105:39
He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.

Isaiah 4:5
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,

Isaiah 63:12-14
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.

1 Corinthians 10:1-2
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.

Hebrews 12:18-21
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.” ...

Revelation 7:15-17
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.’”

Revelation 21:3
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.

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 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 31:15
Then the LORD appeared at the tent in a pillar of cloud, and the cloud stood over the entrance to the tent.


Treasury of Scripture

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.

Ahira

Numbers 1:15
Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.

Numbers 7:78
On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, offered:

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and Ahira
The name "Ahira" in Hebrew is אֲחִירַע (Achira), which means "brother of evil" or "my brother is evil." Despite the negative connotation of his name, Ahira was a leader among the tribe of Naphtali. This highlights a recurring biblical theme: God often uses individuals regardless of their names or backgrounds to fulfill His purposes. It serves as a reminder that one's identity in God transcends any earthly label or past.

son of Enan
"Enan" in Hebrew is עֵינָן (Eynan), meaning "having eyes" or "fountain." The mention of lineage is significant in the biblical context, as it establishes authority and heritage. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, one's family line was crucial for identity and social standing. This phrase underscores the importance of family and heritage in God's plan, as well as the continuity of faith through generations.

was over their division
The phrase "was over their division" indicates leadership and responsibility. In the context of the Israelite camp, each tribe had a specific role and place during their journey through the wilderness. Ahira's leadership over the division of Naphtali signifies the order and structure God established among His people. It reflects the biblical principle of stewardship and the importance of each person fulfilling their God-given role within the community. This organization ensured that the Israelites could move efficiently and effectively, symbolizing the harmony and unity that should exist within the body of Christ today.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and Ahira
אֲחִירַ֖ע (’ă·ḥî·ra‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 299: Ahira -- 'my brother is evil', a leader of Naphtali

son
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Enan
עֵינָֽן׃ (‘ê·nān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5881: Enan -- 'having fountains', a man of Naphtali

was over
וְעַ֨ל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the division
צְבָ֔א (ṣə·ḇā)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

of the tribe
מַטֵּ֖ה (maṭ·ṭêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Naphtali.
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son


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