Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The tribe of Issachar will camp next to them. The leader of the people of Issachar is Nethanel son of Zuar. New Living Translation Issachar Nethanel son of Zuar 54,400 English Standard Version Those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar, the chief of the people of Issachar being Nethanel the son of Zuar, Berean Standard Bible The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar, King James Bible And those that do pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar shall be captain of the children of Issachar. New King James Version “Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar, and Nethanel the son of Zuar shall be the leader of the children of Issachar.” New American Standard Bible Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar; and the leader of the sons of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar, NASB 1995 “Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar, and the leader of the sons of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar, NASB 1977 “And those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar, and the leader of the sons of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar, Legacy Standard Bible Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar, and the leader of the sons of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar, Amplified Bible Next to Judah [on the east side] the tribe of Issachar shall encamp; and Nethanel the son of Zuar shall lead the sons of Issachar, Christian Standard Bible The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar. Holman Christian Standard Bible The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar. American Standard Version And those that encamp next unto him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and the prince of the children of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar. English Revised Version And those that pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and the prince of the children of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar: GOD'S WORD® Translation "Next to them will be the tribe of [Issachar]. The leader for the people of Issachar is Nethanel, son of Zuar. International Standard Version "The tribe of Issachar is to encamp beside Judah. The leader of Issachar is to be Zuar's son Nethanel. Majority Standard Bible The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar, NET Bible Those who will be camping next to them are the tribe of Issachar. The leader of the people of Issachar is Nethanel son of Zuar. New Heart English Bible Those who camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and the prince of the people of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar. Webster's Bible Translation And those that shall pitch next to him, shall be the tribe of Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar shall be captain of the children of Issachar. World English Bible “Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar. The prince of the children of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd those encamping by him [are] of the tribe of Issachar; and the prince of the sons of Issachar [is] Nethaneel son of Zuar; Young's Literal Translation And those encamping by him are of the tribe of Issachar; and the prince of the sons of Issachar is Nethaneel son of Zuar; Smith's Literal Translation And they encamping by him, the tribe of Issachar: and the chief for the sons of Issachar, Nathaneel, son of Zuar. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNext unto him they of the tribe of Issachar encamped, whose prince was Nathanael, the son of Suar. Catholic Public Domain Version Beside him, those of the tribe of Issachar were encamped, whose leader was Nathanael the son of Zuar. New American Bible Encamped beside it is the tribe of Issachar. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel, son of Zuar, New Revised Standard Version Those to camp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar. The leader of the Issacharites shall be Nethanel son of Zuar, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar; and Nethanael the son of Zuar shall be chief of the children of Issachar. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they who camp with the tribe of Issakar and the Ruler of the sons of Issakar: Nathaniel son of Tsuar. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and those that pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Issachar; the prince of the children of Issachar being Nethanel the son of Zuar, Brenton Septuagint Translation And they that encamp next shall be of the tribe of Issachar, and the prince of the sons of Issachar shall be Nathanael the son of Sogar. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Order of the Camps…4and his division numbers 74,600. 5The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar, 6and his division numbers 54,400.… Cross References Genesis 49:14-15 Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. Deuteronomy 33:18 Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. Judges 5:14-15 Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. 1 Chronicles 12:32 From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. 1 Chronicles 7:1-5 The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all. / The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor. / The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs. ... 1 Chronicles 27:19 over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel; 1 Kings 4:7 Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, 2 Chronicles 30:18 A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone Ezekiel 48:25 Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. Revelation 7:7 from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000, Matthew 10:2-4 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. Luke 6:13-16 When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; ... Acts 1:13 When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. Romans 11:1 I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. Philippians 3:5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; Treasury of Scripture And those that do pitch next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar shall be captain of the children of Issachar. Numbers 1:8,28,29 Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar… Numbers 7:18,23 On the second day Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did offer: … Numbers 10:15 And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethaneel the son of Zuar. Jump to Previous Camp Captain Chief Children Encamp Encamping Issachar Is'sachar Leader Nearest Nethaneel Nethanel Nethan'el Pitch Prince Tribe Zuar Zu'arJump to Next Camp Captain Chief Children Encamp Encamping Issachar Is'sachar Leader Nearest Nethaneel Nethanel Nethan'el Pitch Prince Tribe Zuar Zu'arNumbers 2 1. The order of the tribes in their tents.The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. In the arrangement of the Israelite camp, the tribe of Issachar was positioned on the east side of the Tabernacle, alongside the tribes of Judah and Zebulun. This strategic placement highlights the importance of Issachar within the camp, as the eastern side was considered the front and was the direction from which the camp would set out. Issachar's proximity to Judah, the leading tribe, suggests a role of support and alliance. Historically, Issachar was known for its wisdom and understanding of the times (1 Chronicles 12:32), which may have contributed to its placement near the leadership of Judah. The tribe's location also reflects the unity and order that God desired for His people, emphasizing the importance of community and cooperation among the tribes. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar, Persons / Places / Events 1. ReubenThe 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 they are positioned on the south side of the camp. 2. Elizur son of Shedeur Elizur is the leader of the tribe of Reuben during the Israelites' wilderness journey. His name means "God is my rock," reflecting a reliance on divine strength. 3. The Camp of Israel This refers to the organized encampment of the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. Each tribe had a specific position around the Tabernacle, symbolizing order and unity. 4. The South Side The specific location where the tribe of Reuben was to camp. This positioning was part of God's divine order for the Israelites. 5. The Standard Each tribe had a standard or banner, which served as a rallying point and symbol of identity for the tribe. Teaching Points Divine Order and StructureGod is a God of order, and the arrangement of the Israelite camp reflects His desire for structure and organization in our lives. We should seek to align our lives with God's order. Leadership and Responsibility Elizur's role as a leader highlights the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to guide their people with integrity and reliance on God. Identity and Community The standard of each tribe symbolizes identity and unity. As Christians, we find our identity in Christ and are called to live in community with fellow believers. Heritage and Legacy The tribe of Reuben's history reminds us of the importance of our spiritual heritage and the legacy we leave for future generations.Verse 5. - Next unto him. Whether the leading tribe occupied the center or one extreme of its own side of the encampment is a matter of mere speculation. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The tribeמַטֵּ֣ה (maṭ·ṭêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Issachar יִשָּׂשכָ֑ר (yiś·śā·š·ḵār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3485: Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom will camp וְהַחֹנִ֥ים (wə·ha·ḥō·nîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp next to it. עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against 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 Issacharites לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son is Nethanel נְתַנְאֵ֖ל (nə·ṯan·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5417: Nethanel -- 'given of God', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zuar, צוּעָֽר׃ (ṣū·‘ār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6686: Zuar -- 'little one', a man of Issachar Links Numbers 2:5 NIVNumbers 2:5 NLT Numbers 2:5 ESV Numbers 2:5 NASB Numbers 2:5 KJV Numbers 2:5 BibleApps.com Numbers 2:5 Biblia Paralela Numbers 2:5 Chinese Bible Numbers 2:5 French Bible Numbers 2:5 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 2:5 Those who encamp next to him shall (Nu Num.) |