Numbers 2:10
New International Version
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.

New Living Translation
“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

English Standard Version
“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,

Berean Standard Bible
On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
“On the south side shall be the standard of the forces with Reuben according to their armies, and the leader of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.”

New American Standard Bible
“On the south side shall be the flag of the camp of Reuben by their armies; and the leader of the sons of Reuben: Elizur the son of Shedeur,

NASB 1995
“On 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,

NASB 1977
“On 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,

Legacy Standard Bible
“On 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,

Amplified Bible
“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,

Christian Standard Bible
Reuben’s military divisions will camp on the south side under their banner. The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Reuben’s military divisions will camp on the south side under their banner. The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur.

American Standard Version
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.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"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.

International Standard Version
"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.

Majority Standard Bible
On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,

NET Bible
"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.

New Heart English Bible
"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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
“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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
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;

Young's Literal Translation
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;

Smith's Literal Translation
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.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the camp of the sons of Ruben, on the south side, the prince shall be Elisur the son of Sedeur:

Catholic Public Domain Version
In the camp of the sons of Ruben, toward the south side, the leader shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.

New American Bible
The divisional camp of Reuben shall be on the south side, by companies. The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur, son of Shedeur,

New Revised Standard Version
On the south side shall be the regimental encampment of Reuben by companies. The leader of the Reubenites shall be Elizur son of Shedeur,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
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.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
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.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
This is the order of the camp of Ruben; their forces shall be toward the south, and the prince of the children of Ruben shall be Elisur the son of Sediur.

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Context
The Order of the Camps
9The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Judah is 186,400; they shall set out first. 10On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur, 11and his division numbers 46,500.…

Cross References
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.

Revelation 5:5
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.”

Matthew 1:2-3
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.

Judges 20:18
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.

1 Chronicles 5:2
And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Genesis 49:8-12
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. ...

1 Kings 12:20-21
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.

2 Samuel 2:4
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.”

2 Samuel 5:1-3
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.

1 Chronicles 12:23-40
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. ...

Revelation 7:5
From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,

Genesis 35:22-26
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. ...

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Ezekiel 48:31-34
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. ...


Treasury of Scripture

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.

camp of Reuben

Genesis 49:3,4
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: …

1 Chronicles 5:1
Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was 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.

Elizur

Numbers 1:5
And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.

Numbers 7:30,35
On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben, did offer: …

Numbers 10:18
And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.

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Numbers 2
1. The order of the tribes in their tents.














On the south side
The phrase "on the south side" indicates the specific positioning of the tribe of Reuben in the Israelite camp. In Hebrew, the word for south is "תֵּימָן" (teiman), which can also mean "right hand" when facing east, the direction of the rising sun. This positioning is significant as it reflects the orderly and divinely ordained arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle, symbolizing God's presence at the center of their lives. The south side, associated with warmth and light, may also symbolize the tribe's role in providing strength and support to the community.

the standard of the camp of Reuben
The "standard" refers to a banner or flag that represented the tribe of Reuben. In Hebrew, the word is "דֶּגֶל" (degel), which signifies a rallying point for the tribe. This standard was not only a practical tool for organization but also a symbol of identity and unity. Historically, standards were used in ancient Near Eastern cultures to signify the presence and authority of a group. For the Israelites, these standards were a reminder of their unique identity as God's chosen people and their collective mission.

shall be according to their divisions
The phrase "according to their divisions" highlights the structured and organized nature of the Israelite encampment. The Hebrew word for divisions is "מַחֲנֶה" (machaneh), which can also mean camp or army. This organization reflects the military readiness of the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness. It underscores the importance of order and discipline in fulfilling God's purposes, reminding believers today of the need for spiritual readiness and unity in the body of Christ.

and the leader of the sons of Reuben
The "leader" in Hebrew is "נָשִׂיא" (nasi), meaning prince or chief. This title indicates a position of authority and responsibility. The leader of each tribe was chosen to guide and represent their people, emphasizing the importance of godly leadership. In the context of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob, this leadership role carries the weight of the tribe's historical significance and its potential for influence among the Israelites.

shall be Elizur son of Shedeur
"Elizur" means "God is my rock" in Hebrew, combining "אֵל" (El), meaning God, and "צוּר" (tsur), meaning rock. This name reflects a deep trust in God's strength and stability. "Shedeur" means "Shaddai is a flame," with "שַׁדַּי" (Shaddai) being a name for God, often translated as Almighty. The lineage of Elizur, as the son of Shedeur, highlights the heritage of faith and divine calling within the tribe of Reuben. This serves as an inspiration for believers to recognize their spiritual heritage and the importance of relying on God's strength in leadership and life.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the south side,
תֵּימָ֖נָה (tê·mā·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8486: South, south wind

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 Reuben
רְאוּבֵ֛ן (rə·’ū·ḇên)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7205: Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc

are to camp
מַחֲנֵ֧ה (ma·ḥă·nêh)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army

under their banner:
דֶּ֣גֶל (de·ḡel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1714: A standard, banner

The leader
וְנָשִׂיא֙ (wə·nā·śî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist

of the Reubenites
לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

is Elizur
אֱלִיצ֖וּר (’ĕ·lî·ṣūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 468: Elizur -- 'God of (the) rock', a Reubenite leader

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

of Shedeur,
שְׁדֵיאֽוּר׃ (šə·ḏê·’ūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7707: Shedeur -- a Reubenite


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